Hopping John Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas
1 pkg. dried onion soup mix
1 c. rice (dry)
1/2 lb. hot sausage, cooked and drained
1 chicken bouillon
water

Preparation

Drain peas, reserving liquid.
Add enough water to pea liquid to make 2 cups.
Combine peas, soup mix, liquid and sausage.
Bring this mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Cover tightly and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Add more water or liquid, if needed.