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Black Eyed Pea Soup

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don's 2008 Collection


Recipe Introduction

Makes 3 Quarts

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List of 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


Recipe

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 potand 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.