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Hoppin' John Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a Southern favorite. It can be yours too! Great to serve on New Years Day for good luck. A crisp green salad and some fresh, out-of- the-oven cornbread, shared with your family and friends, and you've got a winner! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
4 slices uncooked bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup water
3 -4 tablespoons frank's cayenne pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
2 cups cooked long-grain rice (3/4 c. uncooked)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Cook bacon, onion, and garlic in large saucepan over med. heat 5 min., or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add peas with liquid, broth, 1/2 Cup water, pepper sauce, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 15 min., stirring occasionally.
4. Remove and discard bay leaf.
5. Combine rice and parsley in med. bowl.
6. Spoon rice evenly into 6 serving bowls.
7. Ladle soup over rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com