Black Eyed Pea Soup
Instructions:
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 quarts of chicken
- 2 pounds of black eyed peas
- 1 – 3 to 4 pound picnic ham w/ bone
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh oregano or basil to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Soak the black eyed peas in cold water for 6-8 hours and drain.
- Cut the ham into large chunks and combine all of the ingredients in a large pot.
- Add enough water to barely cover the ingredients.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 2 -3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and simmer for 1 hour.
- Can be served right away, but the longer it sits the better it gets.