Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: serves: 16. prep. time: 5:30. -combine all ingredients in large pot; simmer over low heat for 4 hours. -remove ham hocks from pot. cut off meat. return meat to pot. discard bones and fat. -simmer over low heat for 1 hour. -remove bay leaves from soup before serving.

Target recipe: cook pasta in boiling water for about 6 minutes, until al dente. while pasta is cooking, in dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. stir in onion, garlic, and green pepper. saute till tender. stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni. cover and cook for 10 minutes. when pasta is done, drain well. stir into other ingredients. heat. garnish if desired. variations: - substitute or add other vegetables such as chopped sweet red shredded carrot to sauteed veggies; substitute 1 t basil and 1 t oregano for savory, thyme, and cayenne pepper.