Ingredients

4 C fresh or frozen Black-eyed peas

4-5 slices of bacon

1 onion chopped

1 stalk celery diced

4 cloves garlic minced

6 C chicken broth

1/2 t salt

Preparation

In 5 quart pot cook bacon. Remove and add onion, celery & garlic. Cook until tender. Add broth, peas, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and add bacon. Cook at least an hour.