It's a southern tradition
to serve black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, and this flavorful,
mildly spicy soup is one delicious way to do so.
New
Year's Day Bean Soup
- 2 cups dry black-eyed
peas
1 ham hock
1 onion, chopped
1 pound diced cooked ham
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Soak dry black-eyed peas
in salted water in a large kettle overnight. Drain, cover with
water, and add hamhock. Simmer gently for 2 1/2 hours.
- Stir in chopped onion,
diced ham, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chopped red bell
pepper, crushed garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Simmer until
the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.
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