Black Eyed Pea Soup
SouthernChickenIntermediate480 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 quarts of chicken
- 2 pounds of black eyed peas
- 1 – 3 to 4 pound picnic ham w/ bone
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh oregano or basil to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Soak the black eyed peas in cold water for 6-8 hours and drain.
- 2
Cut the ham into large chunks
- 3
Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot.
- 4
Add enough water to barely cover the ingredients. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 -3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Remove the lid and simmer for 1 hour.
Tags
southernamericancarolinas-country-cooking
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