1 1/4 cups dried black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
5 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed, dried red pepper flakes
3/4 cup diced, smoked turkey
2 tablespoons sour cream, optional
Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Place black-eyed peas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight.
Drain peas and rinse thoroughly. Drain again.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes). Add black-eyed peas, bell pepper, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt and red pepper flakes. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Stir in smoked turkey, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Pour soup into six bowls, and top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream, if desired, and a cilantro sprig.
Serves six.
Nutrition information: Nutrition facts per serving: 265 calories; 9 fat g; 31 percent calories from fat; 8 g protein; 36 g carbohydrates; 8 g dietary fiber