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Everday People
This dish could also be called "Hoppin John" soup.
Serves 4-6
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
1 medium Onion, diced
2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 medium Green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 Ham hock (or 1/2 cup diced ham)
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
3 cups Chicken broth
3 cups Water
10 ounces Black-eyed peas
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Rice, cooked
Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper. Cook until just soft. Add the remaining ingredients (except the rice). Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Place a small amount of cooked rice in individual soup bowls. Cover with the hot soup.
Serves 4-6
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
1 medium Onion, diced
2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 medium Green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 Ham hock (or 1/2 cup diced ham)
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
3 cups Chicken broth
3 cups Water
10 ounces Black-eyed peas
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Rice, cooked
Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper. Cook until just soft. Add the remaining ingredients (except the rice). Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Place a small amount of cooked rice in individual soup bowls. Cover with the hot soup.