Gluten-Free Joc Soups and Stews American Hoppin' John

Ingredients:

1 cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups gluten-free chicken broth
1 cup white rice
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
Sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper in the bacon fat until they are softened.
Add the soaked black-eyed peas, gluten-free chicken broth, rice, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the peas and rice are tender.
Season the Hoppin' John with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the dish hot, garnished with the cooked bacon.
Enjoy your flavorful gluten-free Joc Soups and Stews American Hoppin' John!