Hoppin' John (New Year's Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black-eyed peas soaked overnight
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 onion
• 1 green pepper
• 2 celery ribs diced
• 3 clove garlic
• 6 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• Salt
• Cooked long-grain rice, green onion, hot sauce