Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea Soup (crock pot)

BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
10 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
1/2 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
4 small carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
2 dried red chiles
1 1/2 tablespoons bacon bits
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 small bay leaves
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Sort peas and rinse. Place peas in a 6-qt slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, except salt and parsley.

Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or until peas are tender.

Stir in parsley and salt.

Servings: 8-9
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