Classic Hoppin’ John

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6 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped

4 celery stalks, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)

1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)

1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

8 cups lower-sodium chicken broth

4 cups fresh or frozen black-eyed peas

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ cups uncooked Carolina Gold rice

Fresh scallions, sliced

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