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Flavorful Southern Black Eyed Peas for Any Occasion

Southern Black Eyed Peas made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Rinse and soak the black-eyed peas overnight in plenty of water.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked peas before cooking.
  3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onions.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
  6. Add the soaked black-eyed peas, bay leaf, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  8. Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until the peas are tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaf before serving.