Black-eyed Pea Sweet Soup

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cups (348 g) hot cooked sweet rice
• 2 cups (340 g) raw black-eyed peas
• 1 cup (200 g) vegan sugar
• 1/2 cup (120 g) heavy coconut milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Soak black-eyes peas overnight and drain. Pressure cook in 4 cups (948 g) of water for 20 mins (until tender but not falling apart).

2. Combine all ingredients, except for rice, in a pan. Heat the soup; when it starts to simmer add the hot rice.

3. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or as needed, stirring regularly to prevent burning on. Soup is finished when it''s somewhat thickened.

4. Serve hot or cold.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 60 minutes