INGREDIENTS
6
thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
4
celery stalks, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1
medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1
small green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3
garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)
1 tsp
chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt, divided
8 cups
lower-sodium chicken broth
4 cups
fresh or frozen black-eyed peas
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 1/2 cups
uncooked Carolina Gold rice
Fresh scallions, sliced