Miso Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Soothing, delicious and loaded with nutrition, this is an easy soup to make. Best of all, it has absolutely no added fat!

Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

• 1 c dry black eyed peas, sorted, rinsed
• 1/2 c whole grain barley
• 8 c water
• 1/2 c chopped celery
• 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
• 1 c chopped mushrooms
• 4-6 c chopped turnip greens
• 1/4 c minced parsley
• 1/4 c yellow miso (or to taste)

Directions:

1. In large pot, place black eyed peas, barley, and half of the water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer on low for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
2. Add remaining water, celery, red bell pepper, mushrooms, turnip greens, and parsley. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, simmer 30 minutes.
3. Stir in the miso a tablespoon at a time until it is to your taste. Simmer another 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.