Black Eyed Peas aka Hoppin’ John

Ingredients

• 3 TB olive oil
• 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1/2 medium Sweet onion (approximately 1 Cup) (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6 Cups Water
• 24 oz or 4 Cups Black Eyed Peas (Pre-soaked)
• 1 TB White vinegar
• 1 medium Bay leaf
• 1/2 TB Salt
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/8 tsp Ground chipotle
• 1/8 tsp Liquid smoke