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Crowder Peas




Source of Recipe


Oprah Magazine






List of Ingredients



• 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 lbs fresh or frozen crowder or black-eyed peas
  
• 1 smoked turkey thigh or leg
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1 cup chicken broth
  
• 1 cup water
  
• salt and freshly ground pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic and cook, stirring until soft.
   
2. Add peas, turkey, bay leaf, broth and water, and bring to a boil. Partially cover and lower heat; simmer 1 hour, or until peas are tender.
   
3. Remove turkey to a cutting board and discard bone. Dice meat and return to saucepan. Taste peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 to 10 servings