Vegetarian Jambalaya

Ingredients

28 oz italian tomatoes
1 c broth
1 c quick cooking brown rice
1 ts bottled garlic
2 bay leaves
1 ts basil leaves
1 ts thyme leaves
1 green bell pepper
16 oz black-eyed peas

Instructions

Remove and discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. This is a Louisiana inspired stew, rich and fairly thick. For a thinner stew, add additional broth. Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic bread.