Combine first 7 ingredients, divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to each package. Label "herb mix" and seal. Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients, divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Label "bean mix" and seal. Place one herb mix, one bag of bean mix, and bag pasta in a gift container. Repeat procedure with remaining bags. Yield: 6 (3 bag) gifts.
Directions for gift recipe card:
Sort and wash bean mix; place in a dutch oven. Cover with water two inches about beans and soak for 8 hours. Drain. Combine beans, three quarts water, herb mix, 1 carrot (chopped), and 2/3 cup cooked ham (chopped) in dutch oven. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes (undrained) and pasta. Cook for 20 minutes. Yield: 9 cups
Note: to use the quick-soak method, place beans in a dutch oven, cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour. Drain.
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