Diced red and yellow bell peppers, jalapeno chiles, onion, garlic, and parsley are tossed with black-eyed peas and crumbled bacon in a colorful salad seasoned with a tangy balsamic and red wine vinegar, cumin, and olive oil dressing.
This is a pureed vegetable soup made with half-and-half, chicken boullion granules and soy sauce. Serve with blanched broccoli florets and chopped parsley or carrot curls.