Recipe -- Martin Stew

This is my version of my mother-in-law's version of a recipe she learned from her mother-in-law, whose maiden name was Martin. Easy to come by and inexpensive ingredients in this case make a meal that even the kiddos like.

1 46 oz can of tomato juice
2 4 oz cans of mushrooms
4 cups water
2.5 cups elbow macaroni
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 cups frozen peas

In large-ish pot bring the juice, mushrooms and water to a boil. Add pasta and onion powder, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook stirring occasionally until thick and "stewey" (about 30 minutes). Add salt and peas, and cook until peas are heated through. Enjoy!

Makes about nine one-cup servings, each with approximately 169 calories, 3.8 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein.