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

• 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

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

blackeyed peas, bacon, onion, vegetable oil, flour, tomatoes, garlic, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt, ground black pepper, knorr swiss, white wine vinegar, liquid smoke

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=241297 (may not work)