Best 6 Slow Cooker Ham And Black Eyed Pea Soup Recipes

Comforting and hearty, slow cooker ham and black eyed pea soup is more than just a good choice for a cold winter day. It also brings good luck to those who eat it on New Year’s Day, at least according to Southern tradition. The slow cooker also offers a hands-off method of preparing this classic soup. Toss all of the ingredients into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until the ham is fall-apart tender and the peas are soft. The result is a rich, flavorful, and satisfying soup that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP

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This recipe is proof that soup is a perfect food to slow cook. The low and slow cooking softens up the ham hock and infuses the black-eyed peas with loads of flavor, without turning them to mush. And after it's finished its flavoring duties, that ham hock still has more to give your soup. The meat that's clinging to the hock gets chopped into bits and added back in for a toothsome texture and heartiness that'll satisfy the whole family. So next time you need a set-it-and-forget-it family dinner, you know what to do.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth
3 cans (15.8 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
1 smoked ham hock or shank
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add garlic and thyme; cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add broth, black-eyed peas and ham hock to slow cooker.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until meat on ham hock is tender and easily separated from bone.
Remove ham hock. Remove ham from bone; discard bone. Shred ham; return to slow cooker, and stir.
Skim off any excess fat from top of soup. Add parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HAM

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Try this slow cooked salad made using Progresso™ chicken broth, black-eyed peas and ham - a simple and delicious main dish.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 16h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bag (16 oz) dried black-eyed peas
2 cups chopped cooked ham
5 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

Place dried peas in large bowl; add enough cold water to cover. Let stand 8 to 24 hours.
Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Drain peas; add to slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg

BLACK-EYED PEAS & HAM

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Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. -Dawn Legler, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
1/2 pound fully cooked boneless ham, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
Minced fresh cilantro, optional
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Soak peas according to package directions., Transfer peas to a 6-qt. slow cooker; add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5-7 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER SPICY BLACK-EYED PEAS

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Enjoy this easy crock pot recipe that's perfect for pot luck dinners and barbecues.

Provided by MJ46NY

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas

Time 6h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
8 ounces diced ham
4 slices bacon, chopped
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve. Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER BLACK-EYED PEAS

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Our family was visiting, and we went to Disney World on New Year's Day. I just had to have black-eyed peas before midnight. Make it easy, soak black-eyed peas in the slow cooker overnight. This is a little thinner, like a very rich soup. We really enjoyed it; hope you will too! Hot buttered cornbread and chunky applesauce are my favorites to serve with black-eyed peas.

Provided by PS

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas

Time 23h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
3 smoked ham hocks, or more to taste
6 cups water, plus more as needed
1 onion, chopped small
1 large clove garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

Put black-eyed peas into a large container with enough cool water to cover by a few inches; soak 8 hours to overnight.
Put ham hocks into a stockpot with 6 cups water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until meat is falling off bone, about 90 minutes. Remove ham hocks and reserve for another use. Refrigerate the ham stock, 8 hours to overnight.
Drain and rinse black-eyed peas thoroughly; transfer to a slow cooker. Bury one of the cooked ham hocks in the peas; add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
Skim congealed fat from surface of ham stock; discard. Pour stock into slow cooker. Add enough water to cover the peas by 1 1/2 inches.
Cook on Low for 14 hours. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.5 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

SLOW-COOKER PEA SOUP

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This slow cooker soup is one of my favorite meals to make during a busy workweek. When I get home I just add the milk, and supper is served! -Deanna Waggy, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup diced carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups boiling water
1 cup hot whole milk

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer the first 9 ingredients in order listed (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Choose the right ham. A smoked ham hock or ham bone is best for this soup. It will add a rich, smoky flavor.
Soak the black-eyed peas overnight. This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly.
Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes.
Season the soup well. Salt, pepper, and paprika are all good options. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
Cook the soup until the ham is fall-off-the-bone tender. This will take about 2-3 hours on low in a slow cooker.
Serve the soup with your favorite sides. Cornbread, biscuits, or a salad are all good options.

Conclusion:

Slow Cooker Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. So next time you have a ham bone or hock, be sure to give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!