In the realm of Southern comfort food, few dishes evoke the spirit of tradition and flavor quite like Hoppin' John soup. This hearty and flavorful soup, often served during New Year's Day celebrations, is a delightful symphony of textures and tastes that warm the soul and bring families together. Rooted in African-American culinary heritage, Hoppin' John has evolved over time to become a cherished symbol of unity, prosperity, and good fortune. Discover the culinary journey of Hoppin' John and delve into a collection of diverse recipes that showcase its versatility and allow you to savor this classic dish in all its glory. From the traditional Hoppin' John soup brimming with black-eyed peas, rice, and aromatic spices, to the hearty Hoppin' John casserole packed with flavorful ingredients, and the tantalizing Hoppin' John salad bursting with freshness, this article presents a culinary adventure that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a delectable exploration of Hoppin' John soup and its captivating variations, making your next meal a celebration of Southern tradition and culinary artistry.
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QUICK HOPPIN' JOHN SOUP
This is a modification of my father's hoppin' john recipe. The only difference between his and mine is the use of tomatoes. It's a great recipe for the holidays (New Year's) or any time during winter months. There are many versions of this recipe here, but this one is quick so you can throw it together after a long day at work for the whole family to enjoy!
Provided by ThoHug
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crumble sausage into a skillet over medium heat and cook until evenly brown.
- In a large pot, mix the cooked sausage, rice mix with seasoning packet, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Season to taste with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1450.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
BLACK EYE PEA "HOPPIN JOHN" SOUP FOR NEW YEARS
An ole southern tradition is to serve a "HOPPIN JOHN" dish of black eye peas on NEW YEARS DAY. It has been said to bring you good luck if you eat it on the first day of Jan. This is my very own Black Eye Pea Crock Pot Soup recipe for you to make,enjoy, and just maybe you will have good luck in the New Year! It is so easy to...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Soups
Time 12h50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. The night before... Put smoked ham hocks in the crock pot with 3 cups of water. Simmer over night.
- 2. The night before..... Rinse the black eye peas and put in a saucepan, covered with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and let sit for one hour.Drain,and rinse two tines. Put in a bowl covered with fresh cold water. Put in refrigerator over night.
- 3. Next morning: strain the pork hocks,and the liquid, into a bowl. Pick out, the pork hock meat,bones,and skin and put on a plate to cool. Now strain the liquid again, put the clear liquid back into the crock pot. and add the drained black eye peas. Cook on high.
- 4. When the hocks are cool enough , pick off all the meat. Throw all scraps away, and put the meat back into the crock pot. Cover. Cook the rice. Set aside.
- 5. Scrape and slice the carrots into coins,chop the onion, and put into the crock pot. Cook on high till the carrots are done.
- 6. When the carrots are done add the cooked rice, and the cut up canned spinach. Add more chicken broth if needed. Simmer til serving time.
- 7. Instead of canned spinach you can use fresh cut up collard greens,or fresh spinach. Serve with hot sauce, and home made corn bread, for a delicious meal. Or at half timefor your foot ball friends! Happy New Year ! ....12/17/11
HOPPIN' JOHN SOUP
Steps:
- In a large preheated soup pot, add 1/4 C of the olive oil. Once it is shimmering, add ham pieces and cook until nicely browned. Remove ham to a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off any excess oil. Add remaining 1/4 C of olive oil to the soup pot. Add celery, carrots, onion and garlic. Add a spritz of salt and cracked black pepper. Sauté until vegetables take on some color. Lower heat if things are browning too fast. You want a deep dark color on the bottom of the pan. Once the vegetables release their moisture, continue cooking until the liquid evaporates. Add cider vinegar to the vegetables and cook until it has almost completely evaporated. Add thyme, bay leaves, cloves, red pepper flakes and peas. Add stock, ham pieces and mix well. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender. Just prior to service, portion a 1/4 C of cooked rice into each bowl and ladle hot soup over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley. There should be no need for additional salt as the ham is salty enough for the whole pot. Brent keeps the rice and soup separate. And, this will taste better after an overnight rest.
HOPPIN JOHN SOUP
Steps:
- 1. Bring peas, ham bone, and 8 cups water to a boil in a 6-qt. Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, skimming foam occasionally, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain peas, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid along with ham bone; set aside. 2. Heat oil in a 12-qt. pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped ham, chiles, garlic, jalapeños, carrot, onion, celery, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add reserved black-eyed peas, ham bone, and reserved cooking liquid, along with collards and 12 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until collards are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Spoon rice into bowls and ladle soup over rice and add garnishes.
HOPPIN JOHN SOUP
Make and share this Hoppin John Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jakralto
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add keilbasa,peas, beans, rice, broth, and seasoning. Stir well to blend and heat. Mash beans slightly to help thicken soup. Serve when hot.
- This works well served with corn bread and a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 1411.4, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 23.6
HOPPIN JOHN SOUP
I cobbled this recipe together from several different ones. I wanted a hearty, healthy soup for New Year's day, and it turned out beautifully! My recipe has very little added salt, but you may wish to add a teaspoon or two to suit your taste.
Provided by cybertrax1
Categories Ham
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Trim ham, if necessary. Fry 1-2 tbs of the ham fat or bacon in olive oil with garlic for about 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes. Add beans, 4 cups water, and spices (don't add salt here.) Simmer for 40 minutes. Add ham, tomatoes plus 2 cups water (use the can to measure), and Rice-a-Roni with seasonings. Simmer another 30 minutes. Add in kale, (and 1 tsp salt here if you wish) and cook another 5-10 minutes, until kale is to your liking. Serve up with cornbread for a great meal!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 807.5, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 25.5
HOPPIN' JOHN SOUP
I pulled this recipe from a magazine found at work and changed it a bit to my satisfaction. It's perfect for those cold winter nights!
Provided by Linda Bryant
Categories Turkey Soups
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. 1. Bring peas, turkey wings, and 6 cups water to a boil in a large boiler (I prefer a large cast iron skillet). Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 45 minutes or until peas are tender, skimming any foam from surface. Drain peas, reserving 1 1/4 cups liquid. Remove turkey meat from bones. Chop meat.
- 2. Saute ham and next 7 ingredients in hot oil in a larger boiler over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add peas, reserved 1 1/4 cups liquid, turkey meat, collards, hot sauce, and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice (I prefer regular white rice) and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the soup will be. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables and flavorful smoked meat.
- Don't skimp on the spices: The spices are what give Hoppin' John soup its characteristic flavor. Be generous with the black pepper and cayenne pepper, and add other spices to your taste.
- Cook the rice and beans separately: This will help to prevent the rice from getting mushy. Cook the rice according to the package directions, and then cook the beans in a separate pot with the smoked meat, onion, and celery.
- Add the cooked rice and beans to the pot with the smoked meat and vegetables: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
- Serve Hoppin' John soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include hot sauce, chopped green onions, and cornbread crumbs.
Conclusion:
Hoppin' John soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give Hoppin' John soup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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