vegetarian hoppin' john

Directions

1. 1

   Vegetarian Hoppin' John 1 pound dried black eye peas 2 quarts plus 3 cups water 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (7 ounce)

2. 2

   In a deep pot, bring 2 quarts water to boil over high heat

3. 3

   Let water return to boil

4. 4

   then boil uncovered for 2 minutes

5. 5

   Remove pan from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour

6. 6

   Drain and rinse peas, discarding cooking water

7. 7

   In crockpot, combine onion, garlic, green chiles, cumin pepper, baking soda and chipotle chile

8. 8

   Stir in peas