Crockpot Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Crockpot Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

3/4	pound	black-eyed peas or navy beans (2 cups)
29	ounces	chicken broth
1 1/2	cups	water
6	ounces	ham -- cut into 1 inch cubes
4	medium	carrots -- sliced 1/2 inch thick
2	stalks	celery -- sliced
1/4	cup	dried minced onion
1	teaspoon	sage -- crushed
1	teaspoon	thyme -- crushed
1/4	teaspoon	ground red pepper
1	tablespoon	lemon juice

Preparation:

In a 3-quart saucepan. bring 4 c. water and black-eyed peas or navy beans to boiling. Boil, uncovered, 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. In a 4-quart crockpot, combine broth 1 1/2 cups water, ham, carrots, celery, onion, sage, thyme and red pepper. Stir in drained peas or beans. Cover, cook on low for 11-12 hours or on high for 4 1/2-5 1/2 hours. Stir in lemon juice.