Hoppin John Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 oz.) cans Luck's black-eyed peas seasoned with pork
1 lb. sausage
1/2 stick margarine
5 c. water
1 1/2 c. white Minute rice
1 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown sausage and chopped onion in 2-quart pan.
Add black-eyed peas and water and bring to a boil.
Stir in margarine, salt and pepper and cook on medium heat 15 minutes.
Stir in rice and cook 10 minutes.