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Ingredients

  • 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Lower Sodium Bacon, cut up Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 pkg. (1 lb.) dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight, drained
  • 1 qt. (4 cups) water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. flour

Method

  • Cook bacon and red pepper in large saucepan on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp.
  • of the drippings in saucepan.
  • Add peas, water and salt to saucepan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, partially covered, 1 hour or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove 2 cups of the peas and liquid from saucepan.
  • Place in blender container with flour; cover.
  • Blend until pureed.
  • Stir puree back into peas in saucepan; simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.