6 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen black-eyed peas
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked long grain rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions, or as needed