Best 7 Hearty Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipes

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**Hearty Black-Eyed Pea Soup: A Comforting and Flavorful Dish for All Occasions**

In the realm of hearty and comforting soups, black-eyed pea soup stands out as a culinary delight. This delectable dish, often associated with Southern cuisine, is a harmonious blend of tender black-eyed peas, savory smoked meats, and an array of aromatic vegetables. Its rich broth, infused with a symphony of spices, offers a warm embrace on chilly days and brings a sense of nostalgia to the table. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a contemporary twist with unexpected ingredients, this article presents a collection of black-eyed pea soup recipes to satisfy every palate. From classic Southern-style to vegetarian, vegan, and even slow-cooker variations, these recipes offer a journey through the diverse culinary landscapes that celebrate this humble yet remarkable legume.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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.

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

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.

HEARTY BLACK-EYED PEAS



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In Simpsonville, South Carolina, Pauletta Anderson prepares this hearty herb-seasoned combination of sausage, black-eyed peas, tomatoes and green pepper. "Even my sister, who doesn't like black-eyed peas, can't get enough of this delicious dish," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 main-dish servings (4-6 side-dish servings).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups cooked bulk pork sausage (1/2 pound uncooked)
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BLACK-EYED PEA AND BACON SOUP



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A hearty and delicious soup made with black-eyed peas and diced bacon. Serve with fresh baked rolls or biscuits.

Provided by EmpressChristine

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

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 quarts water
4 cubes chicken bouillon
2 ½ cups dry black-eyed peas
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
6 small potatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Brown the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Drain grease, and place onion in the pot. Cook and stir until tender. Pour in the water. Mix in the bouillon cubes until dissolved. Stir in black-eyed peas, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Place the potatoes in the pot, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 961.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

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

Tips:

  • Soak the black-eyed peas overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the peas more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a kick of heat.
  • Serve the soup with cornbread or crackers: This will help to soak up the broth and make the meal more satisfying.

Conclusion:

Black-eyed pea soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover black-eyed peas. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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