New Year’s Day Black-eyed Pea Soup

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David Powlison

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Garden, Soups	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Black-eyed peas, dried
2	qt	Water, more if needed
1		Ham bone with "trimmings"
3		Onion, mediumchopped
2		Bay leaves
1 1/2	t	Salt
1	t	Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash the beans well in cold water several times, then place in a
large, heavy stew pot and cover with water. Allow to soak overnight.
The next morning (start early - beans like to take their time), pour
off the soaking water, and ham bone, 8 cups of water, onion and
seasonings. Put on the back of the stove and let simmer gently until
beans are very tender, usually about 4 hours. Add more water if
needed. Remove and discard ham bone. If the water looks a bit scant
pour in 1-2 cups more. When beans are good and tender remove about a
cupful of the beans and mash well with some of the bean liquid. (This
can be done in a blender, of course.) Return mashed beans to pot,
taste for seasoning, and serve steaming hot over freshly cooked white
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: <1 Calories From Fat: <1 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 443.2mg Potassium: 6.1mg Carbohydrates: <1g Fiber: <1g Sugar: <1g Protein: <1g