Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  lb            black-eyed peas or navy beans (2 cups)
   2      14 1/2 oz     cans chicken broth
   1 1/2  cups          water
   6      oz            ham -- cut into 1" cubes
   4      medium        carrots -- sliced 1/2" 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.