Spicy Black-eyed Pea Soup
File:Spicy Black-eyed Pea Soup.jpg
Spicy Black-eyed Pea Soup
Description
Easy to make in the crock pot. Has a great Cajun flavor. Goes great with cornbread on the side. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dried black-eyed peas
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots or bell peppers (may mix)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 bay leaf
- 1 lb smoked sausage or andouille sausages or kielbasa, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cajun spices or spice essence
- 49½ ounces chicken broth (large can)
- cayenne pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce, to taste
Procedures
- Sort peas and soak in plenty of water overnight.
- Before cooking, drain and rinse.
- Place all ingredients into crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peas are nicely tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve with additional tabasco, if desired.
