BEST SOUP THIS SIDE OF THE MISSISSIPPI

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

Provided by Jen Hamilton

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g