SPICY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP

Spicy Black-eyed Pea Soup image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Pork

Time 14h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces dried black-eyed peas
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots or 1 cup chopped bell pepper (may mix)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 -2 bay leaf
1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb kielbasa, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cajun spices or 1 tablespoon spice essence
49 1/2 ounces chicken broth (large can)
cayenne pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

Sort peas and soak in plenty of water overnight.
Before cooking, drain and rinse.
Place all ingredients into crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peas are nicely tender.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serve with additional tabasco, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 1369.9, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 24.6