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INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or bacon grease)
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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2 ribs celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups unsalted chicken broth or stock
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1 1/2 cups chopped smoked ham (or 1 smoked ham hock)
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1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
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1 (1-pound) bag frozen black-eyed peas
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salt to taste
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2 cups uncooked rice (I like to use converted or parboiled rice)