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Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

By: Jen Hamilton

"This is a black-eyed pea soup. My mother's recipe -- best soup this side of the Mississippi."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
2 Hrs 30 Min

Ready In:
9 Hrs

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 pound dry black-eyed peas
1 (5 ounce) can ham
1 carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
Stir ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all ingredients with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered.