INGREDIENTS
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2 onions, diced
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2 ribs celery, diced
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1 cup diced green bell pepper
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3-4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups dried black-eyed peas, picked over and rinsed
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6 cups water
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1 pound collard greens, tough stems removed and greens chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme (divided)
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1 teaspoon oregano (divided)
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1 16-ounce can tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
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2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper — (to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
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1 -2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
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1 tablespoon double strength tomato paste (or 2 tbsp. regular)
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper