Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipe

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?A black eyed pea soup recipe is a dish made with black eyed peas, ham, and vegetables. It is often served with rice or cornbread.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins
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 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
 oregano or basil to taste
 ground pepper to taste


1

Soak beans in cold water for 6-8 hours and drain.

2

Cut the ham into large chunks and combine all the

3

ingredients in a large pot. Top off with enough

4

water to barely cover the ingredients. Cover pot

5

and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

6

Remove the lid and simmer for 1 hour.

7

Can be served right away, but if you let it sit in

8

the refrigerator over night then reheat it, the flavor

9

intensifies.

10

Serve with hot cornbread and a glass of your

11

favorite red wine. Enjoy!

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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
 oregano or basil to taste
 ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Soak beans in cold water for 6-8 hours and drain.

2

Cut the ham into large chunks and combine all the

3

ingredients in a large pot. Top off with enough

4

water to barely cover the ingredients. Cover pot

5

and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

6

Remove the lid and simmer for 1 hour.

7

Can be served right away, but if you let it sit in

8

the refrigerator over night then reheat it, the flavor

9

intensifies.

10

Serve with hot cornbread and a glass of your

11

favorite red wine. Enjoy!

Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipe

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