Hoppin' John Soup

This is a Southern favorite. It can be yours too! Great to serve on New Years Day for good luck. A crisp green salad and some fresh, out-of- the-oven cornbread, shared with your family and friends, and you've got a winner! Enjoy!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  slices  uncooked bacon, chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 -4  tablespoons  frank's cayenne pepper sauce
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  cups cooked long-grain rice (3/4 C. uncooked)
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook bacon, onion, and garlic in large saucepan over med. heat 5 min., or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add peas with liquid, broth, 1/2 Cup water, pepper sauce, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low; cook, uncovered, 15 min., stirring occasionally.
4. Remove and discard bay leaf.
5. Combine rice and parsley in med. bowl.
6. Spoon rice evenly into 6 serving bowls.
7. Ladle soup over rice.