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Heavenly Crowder Peas

Source of Recipe


From "The Complete Southern Cookbook" by Tammy Algood



List of Ingredients



• 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
  
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut in half
  
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  
• 2 celery stalks, cut in half
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 Tbsp commercial ham or chicken base
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 2 cups crowder peas
  
• ½ tsp kosher salt
  
• ½ tsp black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
   
   
2. Add the garlic, ham base, and water, stirring until blended. Stir in the peas, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Cool 25 minutes.
   
   
3. Drain the cooking liquid into a separate bowl for another use. Reduce and discard the onions, carrots, and celery. Serve warm.
   
   Makes 4 servings