1 lb. dried black eyed peas
2 lb. ham hocks
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
1 can (15 oz.) 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 one hour. Place ham in large saucepan, cover with water and 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.