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.

Arslan King
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This soup was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out inedible.


Onelise Sakhikhaya
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to taste.


Rohit Mahra
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Adizah Awudu
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I'm not a big fan of black-eyed peas, but I really enjoyed this soup.


Farhan Ujan
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Isaiah Gonzales
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I love the smoky flavor that the ham adds to this soup.


manik hosen
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


jouma miah
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I've never made black-eyed pea soup before, but this recipe made it easy. The soup turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Truston Falin
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect soup to make on a cold night.


Setayesh Ebrahimgol
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you can have a delicious soup on the table in no time.


MD Ak Ashikur Rahman
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


HLELO MAPHUTHA
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is fantastic.


Kelly Williams
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This black-eyed pea soup with ham is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is flavorful and filling, and the ham adds a nice smoky flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.