Ingredients

1

package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed

8

cups water

1/2

cup uncooked brown rice

2

teaspoons chopped garlic (from 4-ounce jar)

1/2

teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

2

medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)

2

medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve vegetable broth

2

cups bite-size pieces spinach, collard greens or turnip greens

Preparation

Heat peas and water to boiling in 8-quart Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Stir in remaining ingredients except spinach. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally until peas are tender.

Stir in spinach. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.