Name: Black Eyed Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 qt chicken or turkey stock; 2 pound 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

Black Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients

2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 qts chicken or turkey stock
2 pounds 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!