Fast & Easy Black Eyed Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 cup ham, from ham hock, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

Preparation

I use a Dutch Oven for this dish.
Heat oil over medium heat and saute onions, garlic, celery, carrots, bell pepper and meat for a few minutes.
Add chicken broth, hot sauce, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minute.
Add drained black eyed peas and simmer just a few minutes more.
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Serve over cornbread or rice.
Enjoy!