Porkey's Soup (Mel's Recipe)

Mel introduced our family to this soup a couple of years ago. Everyone in my family loves it. And I love how fast and easy it is!

Porkey's Soup
1 lb ground Italian Sausage (I usually use JennyO turkey breakfast sausage but freezer and store were empty so I opted for red. fat Jimmy Dean.)
2 14 oz can's Italian Diced Tomatoes (I used home bottled tomatoes)
2 cans Black Eyed Peas
1 can Green Beans
1 can Corn

If you're lucky (like me) your husband gave you a gorgeous cast iron "dutch oven" for Christmas. It's perfect for cooking soup. When your pot looks as yummy as your soup you can't help but take a picture.

Brown your sausage in the bottom of you pot. (Rinse and drain if necessary - no need with turkey or low fat sausage.)
Dump in entire contents of Italian tomatoes, peas, green beans and corn (DO NOT DRAIN). I used "homemade" tomatoes so I added some Italian spices to make up for the "missing seasonings."

Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until you're ready to eat. (You can even make this in a crock pot, just brown your sausage first, dump in other ingredients and cook on low for a few hours.)

This is DELICIOUS with cornbread. Maybe someday I'll share Melonee's easy & delicious recipe for that too... or maybe she will. :)

Despite the name I think this dish is actually very healthy thanks to the lowfat/turkey sausage and low sodium vegetables. Enjoy! (Mel - Hope I did your recipe justice!)