BLACK-EYED PEAS AND RICE SOUP also called "Hoppin John" soup.
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. -- Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
