- 1 tablespoon salad oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 pieces celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups vegetable juice or water
- 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes and juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15.8 ounce) can BUSH'S® Crowder Peas
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Add garlic, carrot, celery and onion. Saute 5 minutes. Add broth, vegetable juice, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and BUSH'S(R) BEST Crowder Peas. Bring to boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Add macaroni. Cook 10-15 minute, stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender.
- Serve in soup bowls topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.