"This is a tried and true traditional recipe for New Year's Day in the South...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 medium onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon oil, bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon butter
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4 cups water
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2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or 2 1/2 cups)
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16 ounces black-eyed peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
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1/2 lb cooked ham, cubed
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1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
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3 bay leaves
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3 cups cooked long-grain rice