Black-Eyed Pea and Bacon Soup

A hearty and delicious soup made with black-eyed peas and diced bacon. Serve with fresh baked rolls or biscuits.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 3 quarts water
• ½ pound bacon, diced
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 ½ cups dry black-eyed peas
• 6 small potatoes, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Drain grease, and place onion in the pot. Cook and stir until tender. Pour in the water. Mix in the bouillon cubes until dissolved. Stir in black-eyed peas, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.

Step 2

Place the potatoes in the pot, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender. Serve warm.