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) can 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 (optional)

Method

  • In a saucepan, fry bacon until crisp.
  • Remove bacon; crumble and set aside.
  • Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings; saute celery, onion, green bell pepper and garlic until tender.
  • Add bacon and remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.