Easy Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds fresh black-eyed or pink-eyed peas, shelled (3 cups) *
• 3 cups water
• 2 big beef bouillon cubes
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 (16- ounce) plan kielbasa, sliced, browned, and drained pipes (optional)