3/4 c. dry black eye peas
5 c. water
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 med. potato, cubed
1 sm. onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Wash and drain black eye peas. Put peas in large pan with water. Boil 2 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. After 1 hour, return to heat and bring to a boil. Add bouillon cubes and fresh vegetables. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until vegetables are almost tender. Add frozen vegetables. Boil gently about 15 minutes longer until vegetables are tender and all flavors are blended.