Spicy Hoppin John Soup

• 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
• 8 c. water
• 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
• 8 oz. hot sausage
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 or 3 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried crushed basil leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 c. cooked Minute rice

1. Soak peas in water overnight or bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
2. Let stand for 1 hour.
3. Drain tomatoes, reserve liquid, then chop tomatoes.
4. Add tomatoes and liquid to peas.
5. Add remaining ingredients, except rice and meat.
6. Cover and cook on low heat 3 to 4 hours or until peas are tender.
7. Dice cooked meat and return to peas.
8. Add cooked rice, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
9. Remove bay leaf.
10. Serve.
11. It's delicious!

blackeyed peas, water, tomatoes, hot sausage, onion, celery, salt, chili powder, basil leaves, bay leaf, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=765025 (may not work)