GOOD LUCK SOUP

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Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dried black-eyed peas (do not soak)
2 qts chicken stock
1 ham hock
1/3 lb smoked ham, in 1/2" cubes
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped (I use blacked pasilla peppers.)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 dried chili peppers or 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1 pkg frozen cut okra (10 oz), thawed
11/2 tsp salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine peas, stock, ham hock, ham, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and chili peppers. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in okra and salt, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Remove cover and cook, stirring, until creamy thick, 10 minutes. Remove ham hock and chili peppers. Serve hot.