16 BEAN SOUP

2 c. peas/beans/rice mix
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped
4 stalks celery, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
1 lb. German-style sausage, sliced
28 oz.can tomatoes, undrained
2 chicken breasts, boned, cut up

1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
Bouquet Garni: 1 bay leaf
1/2 c. red wine
salt and pepper

Wash and drain 2 cups peas, beans and rice mix. Add 3 qts. cold water and
Bouquet Garni. Simmer covered 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add tomatoes, onions, celery,
carrots, garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer 1 1/2 hours until creamy texture.
Add sausage and chicken. Simmer 30-40 minutes. Add wine and parsley just
before serving.