Peas And Macaroni Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 (16 oz.) can peas
1 tsp. salt or to taste
sprinkle of oregano
4 c. water (more water can be added if too thick)
1 c. elbow macaroni or spaghetti, broken small
1 Tbsp. salad oil
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/4 tsp. pepper
sprinkle of basil

Preparation

Saute onions in salad oil until soft and clear. Pour drained peas (save liquid) into pan with onion. Mash peas with a fork. Pour liquid from peas in pot. Add remaining ingredients, except macaroni. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Add macaroni; continue to cook until macaroni is done (but not too soft). Serves 4.