Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

This is a black-eyed pea soup. My mother's recipe -- best soup this side of the Mississippi.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 160 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 1 (5 ounce) can ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 2

Stir ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all ingredients with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered.