Country Market Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed dry peas and beans, washed, sorted and drained
3 qt. water
1 (11.5 oz.) can V-8 juice
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 chicken bouillon cube
3 Tbsp. Bac*Os
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 c. each chopped onion and celery
2 cloves of garlic

Preparation

Boil bean mixture gently in remaining ingredients for 3 to 4 hours, adding water, if necessary.
Stir occasionally.
Add salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve with rice and cornbread.
Serves 26.