INGREDIENTS:
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large or 2 small onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups dried black eyed peas
- 6-7 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1-2 tsp cocoa powder (special dark if you have it)
- 2.5 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in crock pot and turn on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
2. Remove bay leaves and serve as is, over white rice and/or with chili toppings (onions, cheese, sour cream, avocado or anything else you like).
Cheers and here's to a New Year!
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