Sopa De Gandules("Pigeon Peas Soup" With Shrimp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. pigeon peas (get at El Mercado, Knox.)
1 bottle of beer
4 c. chicken stock
1/2 lb. winter squash
1/2 can tomato paste
salt and pepper
1.2 lb. peeled, cooked shrimp

Preparation

In large stockpot, combine peas, stock, beer, tomato paste, and squash.
Cook until tender.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Add shrimp, heating slowly.
Serves 4, as first course.