Black Eyed Peas Okra

Name: Black-Eyed Peas & Okra
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 small bay leaves, preferably fresh; 2 cups black-eyed peas, fresh or frozen (thawed); 1 pound fresh okra, stem ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste