1lbPigtails or corned beefcut up (can substitute Smoked Turkey neck)
Salt and pepper , to taste
Chopped Garlic
2lgcarrotschopped
1medpotatoesdiced
½lbyam, yellow or white, chopped
1sm Chayotechopped
Dumplings
1stalk scallionchopped
2sprig thyme
1lgOnionchopped
1pk noodle soupPumpkin or beef flavor
1whole Habanero pepperuncut
2galWater
Instructions
In a large pot wash and drain kidney beans thoroughly. Add enough water to cover the beans. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 1 TB garlic. Cook beans over medium heat for 1 hour until they begin to soften. Add the smoked turkey. Add more water it needed to cover the meat. Add salt black pepper and more garlic. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until beans are tender. A ham bone or 1 pound of dried, salted beef requires the same cooking time and will do just as well.
You may use canned kidney beans if you wish but, you will not have that deep rich color that is a part of traditional red peas soup. If using canned beans boil meat with salt, black pepper and lots of garlic for 45 minutes to 1 hour before adding the beans. After peeling vegetables, place in a colander or large strainer in the sink and wash with cold water before cutting/ chopping. After meat has fully cooked and beans are tender, add vegetables to the pot.
Stir in water 1 cup at a time until desired thickness is achieved. Stir well, cover and let soup cook for 10 minutes. Prepare dumplings while soup simmers. After 10 minutes add the dumplings.For the finale, add escallion, thyme a pack of flavored noodle soup, hot pepper. Add more water if you like. Simmer for about 5 minutes before tasting. Add salt or black pepper if desired. Stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Let simmer for 10 or so minutes before serving.