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Black-Eyed Pea and Bacon Soup

SUBMITTED BY: EmpressChristine PHOTO BY: Stephanie

"A hearty and delicious soup made with black-eyed peas and diced bacon. Serve with fresh baked rolls or biscuits."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 quarts water
  • 4 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 small potatoes, diced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Drain grease, and place onion in the pot. Cook and stir until tender. Pour in the water. Mix in the bouillon cubes until dissolved. Stir in black-eyed peas, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. Place the potatoes in the pot, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender. Serve warm.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by NorahB
Not a fan of black eyed peas but my husband loves them. This recipe was tasty enough for me to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by LadyBird
I really loved this recipe. It was delicious over cornbread. I added more bacon and used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by THERESA72065
This was GREAT! I was afraid of the amount of salt so I did make a few adjustments: Used only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2004 by LOVEYOURRECIPES
Only added about 1.5 quarts of water. Served over corn bread. Very yummy, reminded me of my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by Mary S.
I made this using a vegetarian bacon substitute and vegetable bouillon instead of chicken. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by arawls
Yum! Great, easy recipe. Just made this to have tomorrow for New Years lunch, and plan to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by BLAIRERUCH
Good and hearty! This is one I will make again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by MRBERRY
I liked this recipe and so did my husband. I let it simmer for about 30 minutes longer so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by cookie
This recipe was perfect for a dreary day. I didn't have enough bacon so I added smoked sausage... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2007 by TBYE7
My southern husband and I thought the recipe was too bland. We served it with cornbread as... MORE

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