Mexican Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried peas
1 (28 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. garlic salt
2 1/2 Tbsp. chopped celery
2 lb. sausage
1 medium onion
1/2 c. water
2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash peas.
Soak in water 2-inches above peas overnight. Brown sausage to crumble.
Add onion and cook until tender.
Then drain.
Drain peas and stir in sausage and other ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add water if needed.