Indulge in a comforting and flavorful journey with our hearty Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens. This classic Southern dish is a delightful blend of smoky ham, tender black-eyed peas, and vibrant collard greens, simmered together in a rich and savory broth. Experience the perfect balance of salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors in every spoonful. Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this delectable soup from scratch.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences. For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ham with vegetable broth and add smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness. If you prefer a spicier soup, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños. For those who enjoy a creamy texture, you can blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in for a velvety finish.
To complete your Southern feast, we have included a recipe for traditional Cornbread. This classic cornbread recipe yields moist and fluffy cornbread that pairs perfectly with the Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup. And for an extra dose of greens, try our Collard Greens with Bacon recipe. Our Southern-style collard greens are cooked with bacon, onions, and garlic, resulting in a flavorful and tender side dish.
Prepare to relish a soul-warming meal that embodies the spirit of Southern comfort food. With our detailed recipes and variations, you can create a delicious and satisfying Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens that will surely become a family favorite.
BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP WITH HAM
"Even people who don't care for black-eyed peas will enjoy this hearty meatless soup," promises Donna Ambrose, Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania. "With a crusty loaf of bread, it's a heartwarming meal for those cold winter days."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic until tender., Add peas, tomatoes, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, parsley and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP WITH COLLARD GREENS
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Leafy Green Quick & Easy Kwanzaa Ham Winter Healthy Collard Greens Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 2 as a main course.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop onion and garlic and cut ham into 1/4-inch dice. In a 3-quart saucepan cook onion, garlic, and ham in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden.
- While onion mixture is cooking, discard stems and center ribs from collards and finely chop leaves. Add collards, broth, and water to onion mixture and simmer until collards are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Rinse and drain black-eyed peas. In a bowl mash half of peas with a fork. Stir mashed and whole peas into soup and simmer 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper and stir in vinegar.
BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h
Yield 3 1/2 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
BLACK EYED PEA SOUP WITH HAM AND GREENS
Posting this for ZWT 2006 (French Cajun & Creole region). This is a very homey comforting sort of a soup. The spices are easily played with if you like it spicier and it is even better with a good dollop of hot sauce in it.
Provided by JanetB-KY
Categories Ham
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat; add onions, ham, carrot and garlic.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft; add collards, broth, water, bay leaf and red pepper flakes to saucepan and simmer until greens are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Rinse and drain black eyed peas; semi mash one can of peas in a bowl; add those peas and other can into soup and simmer 5 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in vinegar.
- Don't omit the vinegar by the way. It truly adds something to it and gives it a much more southern taste for lack of a better way of putting it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 742, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 31.1
BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH HAM HOCK AND COLLARDS
For the New Year's good fortune, a plate of black-eyed peas or other beans is considered auspicious, auguring wealth and prosperity. In the American South, they are traditionally eaten on the first day of the year. Adding cooked greens (the color of money) is said to make them even luckier. Simmered with onion and a meaty ham bone (other options are salt pork, bacon, pig's feet, hog jowl and ham hock), black-eyed peas are often seasoned quite simply, with just salt and pepper. They may also be made highly seasoned with hot pepper and spices. Freshly baked cornbread is the perfect accompaniment. Black-eyed peas served over steamed rice is called Hoppin' John.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield About 12 cups cooked beans, 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain peas and put them in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add ham hock or bone (if using slab bacon, cut it into 2-inch chunks), cover with 10 cups water and turn heat to high. Add salt, onion stuck with cloves, bay leaf, black pepper and allspice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Skim off and discard any foam that rises to the surface. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until peas are tender. Throughout cooking, add water as necessary, always keeping liquid level 1 inch above surface, stirring with wooden spoon occasionally. Turn off heat. Check broth for salt and adjust seasoning. Mixture should be fairly brothy. With a pair of tongs, remove ham hock, ham bone or bacon. Chop meat and skin in rough pieces and set aside.
- Put a large wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until wavy. Add garlic and red pepper and let sizzle without browning. Add collard greens and stir to coat. Season with salt and add 1 cup water, stirring to help wilt greens. Add chopped ham and reduce heat to medium, then cover with lid slightly ajar and cook until greens are soft, about 20 minutes. Check seasoning.
- To serve, put greens and meat in low soup bowls, then ladle over hot black-eyed peas. Sprinkle with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 633 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of smoked ham hocks and ham steak.
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time.
- Add a bay leaf and a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the soup for extra flavor.
- Simmer the soup for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the soup with cornbread, crackers, or rice.
Conclusion:
Ham and black-eyed pea soup with collard greens is soul food at its finest! This hearty and flavorful soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. The addition of collard greens adds a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to the soup.
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