Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cartons (32 ounces each chicken broth)
• 8 cups water
• 1 pound smoked ham hocks
• 1 can (14.5 ounces diced tomatoes)
• 5 pepperoncini peppers
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste