Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 1 can ham , 5 ounce
• 1 carrot , chopped
• 1 small onion , chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

2. 2

   Stir ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all ingredients with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered.