Black-Eyed Pea Soup Crock-Pot

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried Black-eyed Peas, Picked Over And Rinsed
• 2 cups Ham, Diced
• 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 1 bunch Celery, Chopped
• 15 ounces, weight Can Of Diced Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste
• 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (or More To Taste)
• 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce (optional Or To Taste)
• 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 5 cups Water