Black Eyed Pea and Sausage Soup

Yield - 6 to 8 servings.. In pressure cooker, saute bacon until crisp. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened, about 3 mins. Add peas to bacon mixture and stir well. Add broth, tomato paste, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 5 mins. Release pressure accdg. to manufacturer's directions . Remove lid. Add kielbasa, bell pepper, and parsley to pea soup. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, uncovered, 3 mins., stirring occasionally.