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Ingredients

2 pounds dried black-eyed peas (pre-soaking not required)

1/2 pound ham, diced

1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced

1 large onion, diced

1 large red bell pepper, diced

1 large green bell pepper, diced

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel)

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken or beef broth

1 tablespoon prepared spicy mustard

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons black pepper, coarsely ground

1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

Add all ingredients to a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer about 40 minutes or until everything is cooked through and tender.

Note: Origin of recipe: Wanita Blanks, my mother.
Category: Simmer Down
Type:
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