Dry beans are harvested in their natural state and are processed with care. However, please sort, examine and rinse beans prior to cooking.
Les haricots sont récoltés à l’état naturel et sont traitées avec soin. Toutefois, s’il vous plaît trier, examiner et rincer les haricots avant la cuisson.
Italian Pea Soup
A hearty, thick pea soup gently flavoured with the tastes of Italy.
Ingredients
- 225 g (1/2 lb.) hot Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 L (8 cups) water
- 450 g (1 pkg.) Thompsons split green peas
- 796 mL/28 oz. (1 can) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 mL (1/2 tsp.) dried basil
- 1 mL (1/4 tsp.) black pepper
- Chopped Italian parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In large, deep saucepan, brown crumbled sausage; drain excess fat if necessary.
Add celery, onion, carrot, garlic and green pepper; sauté 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in peas and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until peas are very soft.
Add drained tomatoes, basil and pepper; cook 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve garnished with parsley.
Add salt and pepper if desired.
Makes about 2.5 L (10 cups).
