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This delicious soup may be made either in a pressure cooker or in a regular soup pot.

* Exported from MasterCook *

                    Collards and Black-eyed Pea Soup

Recipe By     :adapted slightly from Lorna Sass
Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6               cups  water -- or vegetable stock
  2               cups  black-eyed peas -- picked over and rinsed
  1              bunch  collard greens -- (about 1 pound)
  2              large  onions -- peeled and chopped
  2               ribs   celery -- finely chopped
  4             cloves  garlic -- peeled and minced
  1 1/2      teaspoons  dried thyme -- (divided)
  1              pinch  cayenne -- or crushed red pepper flakes
                        salt -- or miso to taste
  1           teaspoon  liquid smoke flavoring

Pressure Cooker Directions:  

1. Bring the water and peas to a boil in the pressure cooker.  Meanwhile, wash the collards thoroughly.  Discard thick stems and discolored leaves.  Chop the remaining stems and leaves  into 1-inch strips.  Add the collards, onions, celery, garlic, 1/2 tsp thyme, and cayenne to the cooker.

2. Lock the lid into place.  Over high heat, bring to high pressure.  Lower the heat to maintain the pressure at high and cook for 10 minutes.  Reduce pressure with a quick-release method.  Remove the lid.  If the peas are not quite done, return to high pressure for another minute or two.

3. Stir in salt or miso to taste, reserved thyme, and liquid smoke flavoring and cook for about 15 minutes more.

Standard Stovetop Directions: In a large soup pot, proceed as directed in step one.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the peas are tender, about 45-55 minutes.  Follow step 3.

This makes 6 large servings.

Source:
  "Complete Vegetarian Kitchen, p. 41"

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Per serving: 209 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 33mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : A combination of soul-food favorites makes for an earthy and very satisfying dish.  It quickly thickens upon standing; thin it with water or stock as needed.  And don't forget to pass the hot sauce.
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