Black Eyed Peas, Crowder Peas Or Butter Beans | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound thick cut bacon
• 1 large yellow onion, medium dice
• 1 carrot, medium dice
• 1 celery stalk, medium dice
• 4 cups shelled black-eyed peas, crowder peas or butter beans
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf