Black-eyed Pea Soup With Ham And Greens

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 ounces ham or 2 ounces prosciutto or 2 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas (canned or frozen)
• 2 cups watercress, trimmed and chopped
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 put half the olive oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat; add the meat and cook, stirring, for one minute.
• 2 add in the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
• 3 add the peas and 1 quart of water and bring to a boil; turn the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the peas are completely tender, 10 minutes for cooked or canned, about 30 minutes for frozen.
• 4 stir in the watercress and cook, stirring occasionally, for just a couple of minutes, or until it wilts.
• 5 add more water if the soup is very thick.
• 6 taste and adjust the seasoning; stir in the remaining olive oil, and serve.