THE SOUTH IN A POT SOUP

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With black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, ground beef and comforting spices, this soup has every wonderful memory from my childhood simmered together in one tasty pot. -Stephanie Rabbitt-Schapp, Cincinnati, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 medium sweet pepper (any color), diced
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
4 cups chopped collard greens or chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Add sweet potato, onion and pepper; saute until onion and pepper are slightly softened, 4-5 minutes., Add black-eyed peas, cumin, curry, salt and pepper; stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sweet potato is almost tender, 15-18 minutes., Add greens; cook until tender, 15-18 minutes. If desired, add more cumin and curry., For slow cooker: In a 4- to 5-qt. slow cooker, crumble ground beef; add next 8 ingredients. Pour in enough broth to reach desired consistency. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. A half-hour before serving, skim off any fat; add greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Nidhi Vassantilal
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This soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of ham, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Afifa Ahmad
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of ham, beans, and vegetables. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Seneth Seneth
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the smoky flavor from the ham. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again next week.


KAREN TRIPURA
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love this soup, and they always ask for seconds.


TW FURY
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This soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of ham, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Siman bhatti
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This soup is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the smoky flavor from the ham. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again next week.


Juliana Asiedua
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of ham, beans, and vegetables. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


April Turner
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the smoky flavor from the ham. I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Saidu Muhammad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love this soup, and they always ask for seconds.


Tharik Mhd
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Archie Jaffa
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of ham, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Akhir Jones
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is definitely an exception. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the ham and vegetables give it a really nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lillian Jones
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This soup is a true taste of the South! The combination of vegetables, ham, and spices is perfect, and the soup is so hearty and filling. I served it with cornbread, and it was a hit with my family.