Comforting Crockpot Black Eyed Peas Recipe To Savor

Ingredients

• 1 lb (0.45 kg) dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight or quick-soaked)
• 1 cup diced smoked ham (or a ham hock)
• 4 cups (946 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups (473 ml) water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• ¼ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
• ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)