Hoppin John Soup(Kentucky Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black-eyed peas (canned or frozen)
1 to 1 1/2 c. rice
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. pork sausage (hot or spicy)
1 or 2 chicken bouillon cubes (optional)

Preparation

Brown sausage and onion until color changes, breaking up sausage mixture. Add vegetables.
Cook rice and add to the meat mixture along with the black-eyed peas. Cover with water or chicken broth about 1-inch above mixture. Salt and pepper. Cover and simmer about 2 hours. Most of the liquid should be absorbed.