Good Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup(Men Love It!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black-eyed peas
6 slices bacon
2 c. chopped onion (approximately 1 onion weighing 1/2 lb.)
vegetable oil (if needed)
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can undrained whole tomatoes (Contadina preferred)
2 gloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp. Knorr Swiss Aromat all-purpose seasoning (optional-add more salt if not using)
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (optional, but adds zest)
1 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke

Preparation

Rinse peas.
Place in large soup kettle and cover with water. Place lid on kettle and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer 2 minutes.
Set aside, tightly covered, for a minimum of 1 hour.
Can leave for 3 to 4 hours.