Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb smoked ham shank, diced; 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, rinsed; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups collard greens, chopped; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme

A hearty Southern-style soup cooked with smoked ham, black-eyed peas, aromatics, and tender leafy collard greens.

60 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb smoked ham shank, diced
1 lb dried black-eyed peas, rinsed
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups collard greens, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 2 diced carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 lb diced smoked ham shank, 1 lb rinsed dried black-eyed peas, 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, and 2 dried bay leaves.
4

Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until peas are tender and smoked ham shank reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
5

Stir in 2 cups chopped collard greens and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until wilted, then remove dried bay leaves before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Black-Eyed Pea Soup?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (40 minutes): "Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until peas are tender and smoked ham shank reaches an internal temperature of 145°F."

What internal temperature should Black-Eyed Pea Soup reach?

For Black-Eyed Pea Soup, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Black-Eyed Pea Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Black-Eyed Pea Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the chicken broth.

How much protein is in Black-Eyed Pea Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 24 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 42 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 10 g fiber and 820 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How do I store and reheat Black-Eyed Pea Soup?

Refrigerate Black-Eyed Pea Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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