Hopping John

Name: Hopping John
Ingredients: 1 c. sliced celery; 2/3 c. chopped onion; 1 minced clove garlic; 1 Tbsp. oil; 4 c. water; 2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth; 16 oz. pkg. frozen black-eyed peas; 1/2 lb. cooked ham, cut into cubes; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 3 c. cooked rice

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sliced celery
2/3 c. chopped onion
1 minced clove garlic
1 Tbsp. oil
4 c. water
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
16 oz. pkg. frozen black-eyed peas
1/2 lb. cooked ham, cut into cubes
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 bay leaf
3 c. cooked rice

Directions

1

Saute celery, onion and garlic in oil, in large Dutch oven, until tender.
2

Add water and remaining ingredients except rice. Simmer for 40 minutes, until peas are tender.
3

Remove bay leaf and serve over rice.