Delicious Southern-Style Purple Hull Peas with Bacon and Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried purple hull peas, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 4 slices of unsmoked bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped