Southern Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup real bacon bits
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
• 1/3 cup dried onion
• 2 teaspoons dried garlic
• 1/4 cup dried celery
• 1/4 cup dried bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 3/4 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar