NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION SOUP

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This is a great soup for New Year's eve or day (or, anytime really in the colder months). When it is cooking, mmmmmmmmmm -- what a fabulous fragrance fills your home! My husband & I adapted a recipe we found on Epicurious - and really, it is totally different but just as good as their version (which had ham & collard greens), if not better!

Provided by stephanierndos

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion
4 tablespoons garlic (minced)
1 lb sage sausage (pick a really good one, we use Jimmy Dean, don't skimp)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut (drained)
2 cups chicken broth (16 fl.oz.)
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
hot sauce (to taste)
1/4 cup white wine (we used pinot grigio)
2 teaspoons dried sage (if using fresh, several leaves chopped)

Steps:

  • Chop onion and mince garlic. In a 3-quart saucepan or heavy iron skillet, brown sausage and drain off all excess fat, crumble and set aside, in the same saucepan or heavy iron skillet - heat olive oil & cook onion, garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add broth, wine and water into the onion mixture. Also, add back the sausage and mix.
  • Rinse and drain black-eyed peas. In a bowl mash half of peas with a fork. Stir mashed and whole peas, diced tomatoes, & sauerkraut into soup, bring to slow boil then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes (however, you can let this soup slow cook all day, makes it that much better). Season soup with salt, pepper, sage and hot sauce ~ enjoy with a good crusty bread.
  • This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
  • Although we call for canned black-eyed peas, you can use frozen peas or cook up a batch of dried ones. Note: if you use dried beans that you only let soak as package directs, you will need to use a food processor to mash 1/2 the beans and you will need to up the amount of fluids (i.e.; 3 1/2 cups of both broth and water). As well, cook time will need to increase to time reflected on dried beans package in order for beans to cook correctly.

Dipu Shil
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This soup is just okay. The broth is bland and the tortellini is mushy. I wouldn't recommend this soup to anyone.


Ayesha khan
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again, but I would use a different type of pasta.


AMAR BOSS
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make New Year's dish.


Daniyal Hassan
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the tortellini is a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Adil Dogar
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor. I was really disappointed.


Ken Bennett
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the addition of the tortellini. This is definitely a soup that I will be making again and again.


yeasmin tonny
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I thought this soup was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again.


Lizy Avinu
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This soup is just okay. The broth is bland and the tortellini is mushy. I wouldn't recommend this soup to anyone.


Ashi kasato
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this soup again, but I would use a different type of pasta.


Micheal Sawyer
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make New Year's dish.


TOUHEED Ullah
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the tortellini is a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


babin stan
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I made this soup for my New Year's party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the hearty ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again.


DIEUM MESHI
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This soup is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the new year. The flavors are rich and complex, and the soup is hearty and filling. I especially loved the addition of the tortellini, which added a nice touch of pasta to the soup.