Hands down, this is the only thing we’ll eat over the new year! We swear by this!

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Ingredients:

1 pound dried black-eyed peas, rinsed

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces

8 ounces of diced ham

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions: