INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients:

1. 1, 3-pound chicken, whole
2. 1 cup white pea beans
3. 1 cup onions, chopped coarsely
4. 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped coarsely
5. 2 quarts water
6. 1 tablespoon
7. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
8. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Additional Ingredients:

1. 1, 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2. 2 cups eggplant, cut in 1-inch cubes
3. 1, 16-ounce can okra (optional)

Method:

• Place the main ingredients in a 4-quart kettle. Bring to a boil and simmer until chicken is done.
• Remove the chicken and put aside for use in an entrée later.
• Add the can of crushed tomatoes, the eggplant, and the okra.
• Simmer until beans are thoroughly cooked and soup has reduced by 1/4.
• Correct the seasoning to your taste.