Ingredients for - Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

1. Dry black-eyed peas 1 pound
2. Ham 1 (5 ounce) can
3. Carrot, chopped 1
4. Onion, chopped 1 small
5. Salt and pepper to taste 1 small

How to cook deliciously - Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.