HOPPIN JOHN SOUP

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I cobbled this recipe together from several different ones. I wanted a hearty, healthy soup for New Year's day, and it turned out beautifully! My recipe has very little added salt, but you may wish to add a teaspoon or two to suit your taste.

Provided by cybertrax1

Categories     Ham

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 slice bacon or 1 -2 tablespoon ham fat
1 cup diced onion
1 cup celery & tops, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cumin
4 cups water
2 cups ham, diced
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 (4 1/4 ounce) package rice-a-roni long grain and wild rice mix with seasoning
1 lb kale, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Trim ham, if necessary. Fry 1-2 tbs of the ham fat or bacon in olive oil with garlic for about 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes. Add beans, 4 cups water, and spices (don't add salt here.) Simmer for 40 minutes. Add ham, tomatoes plus 2 cups water (use the can to measure), and Rice-a-Roni with seasonings. Simmer another 30 minutes. Add in kale, (and 1 tsp salt here if you wish) and cook another 5-10 minutes, until kale is to your liking. Serve up with cornbread for a great meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 807.5, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 25.5

FatimaBinta Musa
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This Hoppin' John soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I also used canned black-eyed peas instead of dried, and it saved a lot of time.


Bhashkar Saud
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I made this soup for a New Year's Day dinner and it was a big hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Kumera Negassa
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This Hoppin' John soup was delicious and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I served it with cornbread and collard greens, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


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