GOOD LUCK SOUP

Good Luck Soup image

Provided by Cheryl Green

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c ham, cooked, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 can(s) (15 oz each) black eyed peas, undrained (or 1 1/2 cups dried, cooked)
2 can(s) 14 1/2 oz each) low sodium, fat free chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1 can(s) (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can(s) (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 box frozen spinach, (or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh)
1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/4 cup dried parsley)
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Saute first 5 ingredients over medium heat in a large soup pan, until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in black eyed peas and next 4 ingredients; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir in spinach, parsley and pepper. Serve.
3. Note: I used dried black eyed peas (soak over night), and then cook for 1 1/2 hours; drain most of the liquid and then proceed with recipe. I used frozen spinach and dried parsley and added when I added the beans to the sauteed veggies. If you want to cook in the slow cooker just throw everything in and cook for 5 or 6 hours.