Black Eyed Pea Chowder

Ingredients

• Bacon
• Celery
• Onion
• Green Bell Pepper
• Garlic
• Black-eyed Peas
• Beef Consomme
• Stewed Tomatoes
• Dried Parsley
• Creole Seasoning
• Salt
• Pepper
• Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, fry bacon until crisp
2. Remove bacon
3. Crumble and set aside
4. Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings
5. Saute celery, onion, green bell pepper and garlic until tender
6. Add bacon and remaining ingredients
7. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated