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
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Fedrick Mgaya
[email protected]This Hoppin' John soup is a must-try for anyone who loves hearty and flavorful soups. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
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[email protected]This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day! It was so warm and comforting, and the flavors were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shahana Hassan
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this Hoppin' John soup, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were amazing, and the soup was so hearty and filling. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rene Torres
[email protected]This was my first time making Hoppin' John soup, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the soup was flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.
Karla Reyes
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party, and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the hearty texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Leprechaun
[email protected]This Hoppin' John soup was the perfect way to celebrate New Year's Day! It was so delicious and comforting, and it brought my family together for a wonderful meal. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Isaac Berry
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it could have used more vegetables or spices to give it more flavor.
Elizabeth Wiese
[email protected]This was my first time making Hoppin' John soup, and I'm really glad I tried it! The soup was flavorful and satisfying, and I loved the combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and collard greens. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdur Rosid
[email protected]I made this Hoppin' John soup for a potluck dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the hearty texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Stanley Onwa
[email protected]This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.
Zapiriin Apdilahi
[email protected]I've been making this Hoppin' John soup for years, and it's always a favorite among my friends and family. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day, and it's also a great way to use up leftover ham or turkey.
Kshar Rai
[email protected]I'm a big fan of black-eyed peas, so I was excited to try this recipe. The soup was hearty and flavorful, and I especially liked the addition of the collard greens. It's a great dish for a cold winter day.
Ashley Boyer
[email protected]This Hoppin' John soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a bit of spice to liven it up.
Aethyr Wolfhymn
[email protected]Just made this soup for dinner and it was delicious! I used leftover ham instead of bacon, and it turned out great. Highly recommend!
Gulfam Rajpoot
[email protected]I tried the Hoppin' John soup recipe for New Year's Day, and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich and savory broth, and the addition of the collard greens gave it a nice touch of freshness. Will definitely be making this again.
Kelkeyas Daniel
[email protected]This Hoppin' John soup was an absolute delight! The combination of black-eyed peas, rice, and smoky bacon was simply irresistible. I found the recipe easy to follow, and the end result was a hearty and flavorful soup that warmed me up on a cold winte