COLLARD GREENS AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Simmer

Yield 12 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups black-eyed peas
1/2 lb bacon, diced
olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 quarts chicken stock
1 quart water
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt & pepper
2 bunches collard greens rinsed, stems removed, rolled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Soak black-eyed peas in water overnight. Drain and rinse. 2. Sautee bacon over medium high heat until rendered. Remove bacon pieces. 3. Add onion, celery and garlic and sautee until golden brown (add olive oil if too dry.) 4. Add peas, chicken stock, water, cayenne and salt and pepper and simmer until beans tender (40 minutes). 5. Add collard greens and bacon and simmer until collard greens are tender (10 to 15 minutes).

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