Serves: 4

1. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon drain. Drain fat from skillet.

2. Heat broth, black-eyed peas, celery, onion, savory and garlic to boiling in same skillet. Boil uncovered 2 minutes reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are almost tender (do not boil or peas will fall apart).

3. Stir in carrots and bell pepper. Heat to simmering. Cover and simmer about 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender stir. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 80) Fat 9g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 890mg Carbohydrate 37g (Dietary Fiber 11g) Protein 19g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 78% Vitamin C 38% Calcium 18% Iron 24% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 Starch 1 1/2 Lean Meat 1 Vegetable

From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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