In the realm of classic comfort foods, hearty meaty black eye pea soup stands tall, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that warm the soul on chilly days. Whether you're catering to a large gathering or simply want to meal prep for the week, this versatile soup is a crowd-pleaser that delivers both taste and nourishment. With its combination of tender black-eyed peas, savory meats, and a rich broth brimming with spices and herbs, this soup is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HEARTY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
Alice Jarrell of Dexter, Missouri waited a long time to get this favorite recipe-but it was well worth it. "I had eaten this soup countless times at a small restaurant in our town," she tells. "When the owner finally retired, he said I deserved the secret recipe and passed it along. Now, my family enjoys it at least once a month!"-Alice Jarrell, Dexter, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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
BLACK EYED PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Cover black eyed peas with water. Sit on counter for 8 hours or overnight. Drain water.
- In the bottom of a 6 quart dutch oven or similar, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels, reserve drippings.
- To the drippings add onion, celery and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer.
- To the pot add, black eyed peas, ham, tomatoes, collards, Cajun seasoning, salt, cumin and lemon pepper. Add 6 cups chicken broth. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil then lower heat to medium. Cook for 30 minutes. Check level of broth and add 1 or 2 cups of reserved broth, or to your taste. Continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes over medium or until black eyed peas are tender.
- Mix bacon into the soup or sprinkle on top. Serve garnished with green onion and a slice of cornbread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 1794 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g
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
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place beans in a saucepan and cover with a generous quantity of water. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy bottomed stockpot, add onions and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add dry spices and fry gently until aromas are released.
- Drain excess water off beans and add to stockpot, along with salt and stock or water. Cook gently over low heat until flavors are combined, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, brown sugar, and oregano, and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot garnished with plain yogurt.
EASY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
Easy, good black-eyed pea soup! Top with cheese and sour cream if desired.
Provided by Donna
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Place cooked sausage mixture, chicken stock, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, pepper, oregano, and rosemary in a medium to large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1757.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
HOME-STYLE BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
This colorful hearty soup makes a good starter or main course. With a salad on the side, it's a light dinner for two.-Yvonne Peterson, Mountain View, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Stir in the ham, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
HEARTY BLACK-EYED PEAS
A dash of hot sauce adds piquancy to this comforting winter side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion; season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add oregano, black-eyed peas, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until liquid is thick and peas are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in parsley and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper. Serve.
SOUP KITCHEN'S BEEFY BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP
Make and share this Soup Kitchen's Beefy Black-eyed Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Danny Beason
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown meat, saute vegetables.
- Mix together with seasonings in a large pot.
- Add tomatoes, black-eyed peas and as much beef stock as needed.
- Simmer.
- Thicken to desired consistency with flour and water.
- Wisk flour and water together, then pour through a strainer to avoid lumps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1222.7, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 18.2, Sugar 12, Protein 41.7
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked black-eyed peas. If using dried peas, soak them overnight before cooking.
- Add vegetables to the soup to make it more nutritious. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup hot with cornbread, crackers, or a salad.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Hearty, meaty black-eyed pea soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting soup, give this recipe a try.
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