Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients For Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipe

• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Large yellow onion, diced
• 1 Medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 stalk Large celery, diced
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 8 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 pound Black eyed peas, rinsed and picked through for stones
• 1 Large smoked ham hock
• 2 Bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Thyme
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped Fresh Chives For Serving