Split Pea Soup Recipe
Put 1 1/2 cups dried green split peas in a wire strainer and rinse with cool water. Put the peas in a 4-quart pot with 6 cups water. Add 3 slices of diced bacon, 1 cup diced potatoes, 3/4 cup diced carrots, 3/4 cup onion, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 3/4 cup celery, 2 tsps. instant chicken bouillon granules, 1 1/2 tsps. crushed garlic, 1 1/2 tsps. Italian dried herb mix, and 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft and liquid is thick. Makes 7 servings.
Savory Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Put 1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas in a 3-quart pot with 4 cups water. Add 2 1/2 tsps. instant vegetable or 1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules, 3/4 cup diced turkey or lean ham, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 tsp. sage and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about an hour or until the beans are soft and the liquid is thick. For vegetarians, omit the meat and chicken granules. Makes 6 servings.