Black-Eyed Pea Soup
["1 lb. black-eyed peas", "3/4 c. chopped onion", "2 Tbsp. butter or oleo", "1 (10 oz.) can chicken broth", "6 c. water", "1/2 to 1 bay leaf", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "2 tsp. salt", "1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)", "4 sliced hot dogs, 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled up, or a meaty ham bone"]
["Sort and rinse peas.", "In large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, but not brown.", "Add these both to a large pot. Cover with water.", "Add bay leaf, thyme and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until peas are tender.", "Add tomatoes and meats.", "Cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes more.", "Serves 6 to 8 (high fiber)."]
["black-eyed peas", "onion", "butter", "chicken broth", "water", "bay leaf", "thyme", "salt", "tomatoes", "bacon"]