Name: Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 small onion (peeled and diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1 carrot (peeled and diced); 1 jalapeño (seeds and membranes removed if you don't like spice, minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound smoked kielbasa (cut into 2 inch chunks); 6 cups frozen black-eyed peas ((or one pound dried - soaked overnight and cooked to al dente)); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; salt and pepper to taste; 1 clove garlic; 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped); cooked rice; additional fresh cilantro; hot sauce (if desired)