Indulge in a culinary journey of flavors with our Lucky Pea Soup, a traditional dish brimming with auspicious symbolism. This classic recipe, often served during Chinese New Year or other special occasions, is believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and happiness to those who partake in its delightful flavors. Every spoonful of this hearty soup, bursting with tender peas, succulent pork, and aromatic spices, promises a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. Accompanying this delightful soup are two additional recipes – a savory Pea Shoot Salad, featuring crisp pea shoots tossed in a tangy dressing, and a sweet and sticky Chinese Candied Walnut snack, perfect for satisfying cravings. These culinary creations, when enjoyed together, offer a complete and satisfying dining experience, sure to delight your taste buds and bring good fortune your way.
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LUCKY BEAN SOUP
This recipe is from a bean soup gift pack I developed as a fund-raiser for our church. We provide it along with the beans and a packet containing all the spices. The recipient just adds water and a can of tomatoes for a delicious pot of savory soup. -Doris Cox, South Orange, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h45m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place the split peas, lentils and beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Add water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender., Stir in tomatoes; increase heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 15-30 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
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
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 fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make all the difference in the taste of your soup. Look for fresh, plump peas, and use a good quality ham or bacon.
- Soak your dried peas overnight: This will help them to cook more quickly and evenly. If you don't have time to soak them overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them in water for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, the soup will be too thick and the vegetables will not cook evenly. Add the ingredients in batches, if necessary.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
Conclusion:
Lucky pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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