Black Eyed Peas Supper Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 links cooked andouille sausage, sliced (optional for extra flavor)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked rice (to serve, optional)