zydeco soup

Ingredients

• 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 ounces cooked chicken, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 15 1/2 ounces can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 14 1/2 ounces can hominy (yellow is traditionally used, but white is ok)
• 14 1/2 ounces can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 14-oz can - low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon molasses