Traditional Southern Hoppin’ John with Black Eyed Peas - Oliver's Markets

Ingredients

• 6 thick cut bacon slices, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 small red pepper, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
• fresh scallions, sliced