Black-Eyed Peas

½ lb. dried black-eyed peas 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cups unsalted chicken stock 2 bay leaves 2 large thyme sprigs 1 smoked ham hocks (about 1 lb.) 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper Directions Soak black-eyed peas, covered to 3 inches above peas for 4 hours or overnight. Drain. Saute onion in the olive oil until soft, then add…