Black-Eyed Pea Chowder

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 12 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 -2 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • hot sauce

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, fry bacon until crisp.

  2. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside.

  3. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings; saute celery, onion, green bell pepper and garlic until tender.

  4. Add bacon and remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

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