"From A Love Affair with Southern Cooking..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb pork sausage link, sliced 1/2 inch thick
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1 large vidalia onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound)
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1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 bunch scallion, trimmed and coarsely chopped (include some green tops)
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2 large celery ribs, coarsely chopped
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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2 (16 ounce) packages frozen black-eyed peas
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3 cups chicken broth
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2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
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1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon crumbled thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with sauce
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
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2 1/2 cups converted rice, cooked by package directions