recipes:southern_black-eyed_peas [alephnull.com]

Ingredients

• 1 pound (453 gms) dry black-eyed peas
• 4-5 thick slices of (turkey) bacon
• 1 cup smoked sausage or turkey, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 jalapeno, minced, or replace with cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-2 teaspoons creole or cajun seasoning
• 7-8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups or more chopped collard greens or kale (optional)