Black Eyed Pea Soup

Black Eyed Pea Soup

Rating: 21

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 qt chicken or turkey stock
  • 2 lb black eyed peas
  • 1 picnic ham w/bone, 3 to 4 lb
  • 2 bay leaves
  • fresh oregano or basil to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Soak beans in cold water for 6-8 hours and drain.
  • Cut the ham into large chunks and combine all the
  • ingredients in a large pot. Top off with enough
  • water to barely cover the ingredients. Cover pot
  • and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the lid and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Can be served right away, but if you let it sit in
  • the refrigerator over night then reheat it, the flavor
  • intensifies.
  • Serve with hot cornbread and a glass of your
  • favorite red wine. Enjoy!
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