Hoppin' John

* 1 cup sliced celery
* 1 medium onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter
* 4 cups water
* 2 1/2 cups veggie chicken broth
* 16 oz black-eyed peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
* 1/2 lb cut up vegetarian sausage or wham (The wham is wonderful in this!!)
* 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
* 3 bay leaves
* 3 cups cooked long-grain rice

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 1/4 hr

1. Saute the first 3 ingredients in hot oil or butter until tender.
2. Add water and next 5 ingredients.
3. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 min or until peas are tender.
4. Remove and discard bay leaf.
5. Serve over rice.