Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 80 Minutes

Servings: 8

From Gooseberry Patch From Grandma's Kitchen.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 cup green pepper, chopped

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 quarts water

1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1 (16 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup diced carrot

1 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules

1 tablespoon pepper (or to taste)

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

1. Brown beef and green pepper in a skillet; drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter an a large Dutch oven; add flour, whisking until smooth.
3. Cook and stir constantly for 1 minute.
4. Gradually add in water; stir until bubbly.
5. Stir in beef mixture and all the remaining ingredients, except for the rice.
6. Bring mixture to a boil; cover and lower heat to simmer 45 minutes-1 hour.
7. Add rice during the last 15 minutes or cooking.

By RecipeOfHealth.com