Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

• 3 1/2 cups black-eyed peas fresh or frozen, thawed
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 ounces ham finely chopped
• 1 small onions yellow, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 3 large garlic cloves minced
• 1 each bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon red hot chili pepper, dried crushed

1. Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

blackeyed peas, chicken broth, onions, balsamic vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red hot chili pepper

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/black-eyed-peas-ham-5269 (may not work)