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.

Questions

How long does Black-Eyed Pea Soup keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Black-Eyed Pea Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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