Ikarian Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 large yellow or white onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
• 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, and sliced into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 large red globe, beefsteak, or heirloom tomato, diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 large kale leaves, slivered
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill