Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups black-eyed peas fresh, thawed or frozen
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 ounces ham, finely chopped
• 1 small onions yellow, chopped,
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or red wine vinegar
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 each bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon red hot chili pepper, dried crushed