HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH GOOD LUCK BLACK EYED PEAS AND BLACK BEANS ENJOY DAN:

HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH GOOD LUCK BLACK EYED PEAS AND BLACK BEANS

                                                                                              By CHEF DAN

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound fresh ground turkey

2 tablespoons grape-seed oil

2 cups dried black eyed peas

2 cups dried black beans

1 cup pearl barley, roasted in a dry frying pan for 2 minutes.

1 bunch of Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise

4 cloves garlic

2 ham smoked ham hocks

3 bay leaves

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 bell peppers, chopped

2 onions, chopped

2 (14.5 Oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (4 Oz) can diced chilies

2 cups Pace Picante sauce

2 cups beef broth

1 teaspoon EACH thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning

1/4-cup lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Soak peas and beans in water overnight.

2.    The next day drain and add enough water to cover the peas and beans.

3.     Add ham hock, bay leaves and bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours.

4.    Remove from heat and refrigerate over night.

5.    In a skillet add oil over medium-high heat.

6.    Add ground turkey and sauté until nice and brown.

7.    Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, herbs and diced chilies.

8.    Sauté for 4-5 minutes.

9.    Add to soften beans, along with broth, barley, tomatoes and Picante sauce,

10. Bring soup to a boil and then simmer for about 1 hour.

11. The last 20 minutes add Swiss chard and lemon juice.

       ENJOY DAN:                            HALLELUJAH!!