Ingredients for - New Year Black-Eyed Peas

1. Dry black-eyed peas 1 pound
2. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
3. Yellow onion, diced 1 large
4. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
5. Chicken broth 2 (32 ounce) cartons
6. Water 8 cups
7. Smoked ham hocks 1 pound
8. Diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can
9. Pepperoncini peppers 5
10. Bay leaf 1
11. Garlic powder ½ teaspoon
12. Ground thyme ¼ teaspoon
13. Salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - New Year Black-Eyed Peas

1 . Stage

Place black-eyed peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse; set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth and water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in black-eyed peas, ham hocks, tomatoes, pepperoncini, bay leaf, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3 . Stage

Cover and simmer until peas are tender, ham meat is falling off the bones, and broth is thickened, about 3 hours.