1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
2 lb. smoked turkey
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree
2 tbsp. ketchup or chili sauce
2 red pepper pods, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Soak black-eyed peas 1 hour. Place turkey in large saucepan. Cover with water. Boil 30 minutes. Add celery, onions, tomato puree, ketchup, pepper pods, garlic, bay leaf and basil. Cover. Simmer 3 to 4 hours or until peas are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. 4 to 6 servings.