New Year's Day Black-Eyed Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

NEW YEAR'S DAY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Black-eyed peas,dried
2 qt Water,more if needed
1 Ham bone with "trimmings"
3 Onion,medium,chopped
2 Bay leaves
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 t Pepper

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 rice.



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