Garlicky Black-Pepper Shrimp and Black-Eyed Peas

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 2 (15-ounces) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 bacon slices
• 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 scallions, chopped