Ingredients
1 T butter
1 T olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, habanero, or poblano pepper (optional, depending on desired level of heat), finely chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/2 inch slices
1 C dried black eyed peas
1/2 t thyme
1/2 t allspice
3 bay leaves
1 QT chicken or vegetable stock
Preparation
Saute onion and green pepper in butter and olive oil over medium to high heat until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno, and celery. Saute a couple more minutes until celery softens. Add thyme, allspice, and bay leaves, stir well. Then add stock and peas. Simmer 45 minutes or until peas are tender.
