Best 6 Hearty Meaty Black Eye Pea Soup For A Crowd Recipes

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Indulge in a heartwarming and satisfying culinary experience with our hearty meaty black-eye pea soup. This classic Southern dish is perfect for a crowd, offering a rich, flavorful broth chock-full of tender black-eye peas, savory smoked turkey, andouille sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. Embark on a delightful journey through three distinct recipes. The first tantalizes your taste buds with a traditional black-eye pea soup, while the second introduces a smoky twist with the addition of chipotle peppers and roasted corn. And for those who prefer a vegetarian option, the third recipe offers a delightful symphony of flavors with a vegetable broth base. Whether you're hosting a cozy family gathering or a lively party, this versatile soup is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 6 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.

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

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 WITH HAM



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"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

4 bacon strips, diced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and minced fresh parsley

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.

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose dried black-eyed peas that are whole, plump, and free of blemishes. Avoid any peas that are split or broken.
  • Soak the black-eyed peas for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before cooking. This will help to soften the peas and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the soup. This will allow plenty of room for the peas to expand and the soup to simmer.
  • Add diced ham, smoked sausage, or bacon to the soup for extra flavor. You can also add chopped vegetables, such as onions, celery, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Hearty, meaty black-eyed pea soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a crowd. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, this recipe will deliver. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give this black-eyed pea soup a try!

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