Savory Black-eyed Peas With Bacon

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
• 2 medium celery ribs, sliced (1 cup)
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh savory (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried savory)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. drain fat from skillet.
• 2 heat broth, peas, celery, onion, savory and garlic to boiling in same skillet.
• 3 boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are almost tender (do not boil or peas will burst).
• 4 stir in carrots and bell pepper.
• 5 heat to simmering. cover and simmer about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; stir.
• 6 sprinkle with cheese and bacon.