Hoppin John Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. sausage
6 cans black-eyed peas
1 medium onion, chopped
2 c. cooked rice
1 c. water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Fry sausage and drain.
Drain 3 cans of peas; use juice and all of the other 3 cans.
In a 6-quart pot, stir in peas, onions, salt, pepper, water and sausage.
Bring to a boil and cook on medium for 45 minutes.
Add cooked rice and simmer 20 minutes more.
The soup will be thick, so stir frequently to keep from sticking.