Best 11 Beefy Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipes

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Calling all soup lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our featured dish: Beefy Black-Eyed Pea Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup combines the goodness of tender beef, plump black-eyed peas, and a symphony of vegetables, all simmering in a rich, savory broth. It's a satisfying meal that warms the soul on chilly days and is packed with nutrients to keep you energized.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this classic soup, catering to different preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Beefy Black-Eyed Pea Soup recipe that stays true to tradition, to the Slow Cooker Beefy Black-Eyed Pea Soup that makes meal prep a breeze, to the Vegetarian Black-Eyed Pea Soup that offers a meatless yet equally satisfying option, we've got you covered.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Alice Jarrell of Dexter, Missouri waited a long time to get this favorite recipe-but it was well worth it. "I had eaten this soup countless times at a small restaurant in our town," she tells. "When the owner finally retired, he said I deserved the secret recipe and passed it along. Now, my family enjoys it at least once a month!"-Alice Jarrell, Dexter, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
4 cups water
3 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 beef bouillon cubes
4 teaspoons molasses
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HOME-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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This colorful hearty soup makes a good starter or main course. With a salad on the side, it's a light dinner for two.-Yvonne Peterson, Mountain View, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
3/4 cup Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Stir in the ham, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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This is a great New Year's meal! Perfect on a cold winter night. Great comfort food. Serve with corn bread.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, diced
4 cups water
3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
4 teaspoons molasses
4 beef bouillon cubes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook and stir the pork sausage and ground beef with the onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes; drain off excess fat. Pour in the water, and stir in black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, salt, canned green chilies, molasses, beef bouillon cubes, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 2228.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

BEEF AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Make and share this Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts water
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon pepper (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Brown beef and green pepper in a skillet; drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter an a large Dutch oven; add flour, whisking until smooth.
  • Cook and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add in water; stir until bubbly.
  • Stir in beef mixture and all the remaining ingredients, except for the rice.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; cover and lower heat to simmer 45 minutes-1 hour.
  • Add rice during the last 15 minutes or cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.2, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 143.5, Sodium 673.1, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 36

VEGAN BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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This quick and easy black-eyed pea soup has just enough spice to heat you up during these cold months! Being vegan, this dish is healthy and it has the spicy, smoky taste that will keep you coming back for more. Serve this with some toasted bread and you have yourself a hearty and cozy meal!

Provided by Plant Based Life

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chopped collard greens
3 cups water
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic; saute until carrots start to soften, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in collard greens, water, black-eyed peas, undrained tomatoes, paprika, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat until greens are wilted and vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 951.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 3 1/2 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried black-eyed peas (about 2½ cups)
5 slices thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large diced onion
2 large diced carrots
2 ribs diced celery
1½ cups frozen chopped collard greens, thawed
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 smoked ham hock
½ cup rice blend
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Sort through the peas and pick out any pebbles or other debris. Rinse the peas under cold water. Put the peas in a 5-quart Dutch oven and cover with 5 cups cold water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, cover and let peas soak for 1 hour.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. When cool, crumble the bacon and set aside. Add the oil to the skillet with the bacon fat Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the collard greens and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetables to the Dutch oven along with the chicken broth, ham hock, crumbled bacon, rice and 4 cups water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the peas and rice are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove the ham hock from the Dutch oven. Discard the skin and bone. Chop the meat into small pieces and return it to the Dutch oven. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

SOUP KITCHEN'S BEEFY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Make and share this Soup Kitchen's Beefy Black-eyed Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danny Beason

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic
salt and black pepper
beef stock
4 cups dices tomatoes
6 cups black-eyed peas, canned or dried (cooked)
flour, and water to thicken

Steps:

  • Brown meat, saute vegetables.
  • Mix together with seasonings in a large pot.
  • Add tomatoes, black-eyed peas and as much beef stock as needed.
  • Simmer.
  • Thicken to desired consistency with flour and water.
  • Wisk flour and water together, then pour through a strainer to avoid lumps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1222.7, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 18.2, Sugar 12, Protein 41.7

BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Pea     Spring     Winter     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are golden and tender, about 8 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, chicken broth, tomato sauce, oregano and cayenne pepper and bring to simmer. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Mix in vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

EASY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Easy, good black-eyed pea soup! Top with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (such as Bush's®), drained
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place cooked sausage mixture, chicken stock, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, pepper, oregano, and rosemary in a medium to large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1757.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BLACK EYED PEA SOUP



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Make and share this Black Eyed Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, 2 cans, do not drain
1 1/2 cups organic potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, do not drain
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a soup pot, sauté garlic and onion for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except the parsley. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the flame to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Mash the potatoes slightly with a potato masher to thicken the soup. Serve and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 868.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.8

SPICY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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Easy to make in the crock pot. Has a great cajun flavor. Goes great with corn bread on the side. Enjoy!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pork

Time 14h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces dried black-eyed peas
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots or 1 cup chopped bell pepper (may mix)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 -2 bay leaf
1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb kielbasa, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cajun spices or 1 tablespoon spice essence
49 1/2 ounces chicken broth (large can)
cayenne pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Sort peas and soak in plenty of water overnight.
  • Before cooking, drain and rinse.
  • Place all ingredients into crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peas are nicely tender.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve with additional tabasco, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 34.7, Sodium 1369.9, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 24.6

Tips:

  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor and nutrients. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
  • Add some spices to your soup to give it a flavorful kick. Some good choices include cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry to the pot. A cornstarch slurry is made by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring the soup to a boil, then add the cornstarch slurry slowly, stirring constantly. Cook until the soup has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some good choices include sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Beefy black-eyed pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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