Black-Eyed Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. dried black-eyed peas
1 1/2 c. onion, diced
1 1/2 c. celery, diced
2 - 3 c. ham, diced
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

Wash peas thoroughly and cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
Put peas in large pot, covered in water, bring to boil.
In frying pan, add small amount of cooking oil.
Add onion and celery until slightly brown.
Add to peas.
Add diced ham to peas.
Let simmer for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour longer.