Hoppin' John

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 ½ cups dried black eyed peas (rinsed and sorted)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 ribs celery (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium *see note)
• 1 smoked ham hock (or ham bone (see note))
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice (canned))
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 g reen onions (for garnish)