Hoppin' Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

• 2 (15 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
• 1 (15-1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup of water
• 8 ounces lean ham, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped (2-3 ribs)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound turkey sausage, browned and drained
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup cooked brown rice (add to soup during last 30 minutes)
• 1 cup edamame soybeans, cooked and shelled 

Directions:

Add all ingredients (except rice and soybeans) into slow cooker and simmer 3-4 hours on high. The last 30 minutes before serving, add rice and continue to heat until rice is tender. Add soybeans 10 minutes before serving. Serves 15.