Ingredients

2 cups dried black-eyed peas 

Dried bouquet garni 

1 teaspoon coarse salt 

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 

Preparation

Soak peas overnight. Drain. Bring peas, 3 cups water, bouquet garni, salt, and pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until peas are tender; begin checking after 15 minutes (cooking time will vary). Discard bouquet garni.