Italian Split Pea Soup
servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups split peas, or green; rinsed
- 1/2 cup navy beans, dried
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, cubed
- 2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup turnip, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 oz. pasta, radiatore or other dry pasta
- 8 tbsps parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Soak beans only in 3 1/2 cups water overnight. Add 8 1/4 cups more water. Add peas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until peas and beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients except pasta and cheese. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add pasta and cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
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