Jamaican Chicken Soup

1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 cup red wine

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen black-eyed peas, thawed

1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 1/2 cups cooked rice (I used Himalayan Red Rice)

Heat oil in a dutch oven. Add chicken pieces and saute until browned. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion to casserole and cook until transparent. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add all of the spices and cook over low heat for about 1 minute. Add wine and reduce slightly. Return chicken to casserole and add the remaining ingredients. Cover pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to low and cook for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.