"This Hoppin' John recipe is a classic Southern dish of black-eyed peas cooked low and slow, traditionally with rice and smoked pork...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large onion (chopped)
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1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
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1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat))
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1 stalk celery (chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (chopped)
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1 pound smoked ham (chopped )
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2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
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1 pound blackeyed peas (sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained)
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4 cups chicken broth (or more as needed)
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Cooked white rice for serving
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Chopped parsley for serving