Black Eyed Pea and Smoked Sausage Soup

We have made this soup over and over again.  Definitely one of our very favorites!Credit: Plain Chicken

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (can use turkey)
• 4 cans black eyed peas, drained
• 1 Tbsp minced onion flakes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes (regular or mild)
• 1-2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• 2-3 cups Swanson's Louisiana Cajun broth
• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook smoked sausage until lightly browned. Add black eyed peas, onion flakes, garlic powder, Rotel, cajun seasoning and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with cooked rice.Pressure Cooker: (InstaPot) Soup setting for 20 minutes, then let simmer