Name: Hoppin' John
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried black eyed peas (rinsed and sorted); 1 onion (diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 celery ribs (chopped); 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium *see note); 1 ham hock (or ham bone (see note)); 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup long-grain white rice; green onions for garnish