Hoppin John Chowder

This recipe is yummy and easy! (My two favorite things for a recipe to be)

Hoppin John Chowder (this makes quite a bit 18 cups)
4 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas undrained
2 (10) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained
1 (14 oz) can of beef broth
1 pound smoked sausage sliced ( I use turkey less fat)
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 family size package boil in bag rice

Combine all ingredients except rice in crock pot
cover and cook on low for 6 hours
Pour uncooked rice into slow cooker and stir.
Cook on high for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
This recipe can also be done in a big pot on the stove!