4.9 from 39 votes
Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup
Positively PACKED with flavor and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this black eyed pea soup is sure to become a favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion , diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper , diced
- 1 large stalk celery , diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic , minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb black-eyed peas , rinsed and picked through for stones
- 1 large smoked ham hock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- chopped fresh chives for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.Add the black-eyed peas, ham hock, chicken stock, bay leaves and spices and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 1/2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas and ham hock are very tender.
- Remove the ham hock and pick the meat off the bones, tearing it into small pieces. Discard the bones and return the meat to the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return the soup to a brief boil and serve hot, garnished with the fresh chopped chives.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
813mg
(34%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
241IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 813mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.