Hoppin' John Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb sausage
1 (14 ounce) tomatoes, diced
1 (12 ounce) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
1 (13 ounce) black-eyed peas, drained

Preparation

Cook sausage, drain and crumble.
Place sausage in a large saucepan along with all other ingredients EXCEPT black-eyed peas.
Bring to a boil and let simmer about 25 minutes until rice is done.
Add drained peas and cook 15 more minutes.
Serve with your favorite cornbread. Warmed leftovers are delicious!