1 c. sliced celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
4 c. water
2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen black eyed peas
1/2 lb. cooked ham, preferably cold ham
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 c. uncooked long-grain rice

Saute celery, onion, and garlic in bacon grease in large Dutch oven until tender. Add water and remaining ingredients, except rice. Bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes or until peas seam tender. Stir uncooked rice into mixture and simmer an additional 40 minutes.