Smoky Black Eyed Pea And Sausage Soup Food

BLACK-EYED PEA AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, cook sausage in olive oil. Remove sausage from pan, leaving drippings.
• Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and green pepper. Saute over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in sausage, peas, broth, tomatoes, oregano, basil, black pepper and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Stir in salsa, if desired.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• In a large pot, over medium heat, render the sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, salt, cayenne, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and parsley. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the onions are wilted. Stir in the chicken stock, peas and garlic. Bring the liquid up to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the peas are tender. Spoon the peas and sausage in the center of a shallow bowl. Garnish with green onions. Serve with cornbread muffins.

BLACK EYED PEAS WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• If using dried beans soak for 4 or more hours, drain and rinse.
• Slice sausage into rounds. Combine with black eyed peas, onion, garlic, and Cajun seasoning in the crock pot.
• Add water until beans and sausage are just covered. If using dried beans, add enough so that the beans and sausage are submerged by 1-2 inches of liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook on low for 4-6 hours. I would suggest an additional 2 hours if using dried beans.

CROCK POT BLACK EYED PEA AND SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse black eyed peas well in a colander. Pick through to remove any small rocks, bad peas or dirt.
• Pour EIGHT cups chicken stock into 5-quart slow cooker. Save the remaining 2 cups of stock.
• Add all of the remaining ingredients with the exception of the 2 cups of chicken stock.
• Cook on Low for 6 hours. Check peas for desired tenderness. May need to continue to cook for 1 to 2 more hours, depending upon altitude and the power of your crock pot.
• May add chicken stock to achieve desired consistency and when reheating.
• Serve hot with cornbread!