Description
Black-Eyed Pea Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This delicious soup blends the earthy flavors of black-eyed peas with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a hearty meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe is versatile enough to suit various taste preferences while offering a wealth of health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (or 2 cans, drained)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse dried black-eyed peas under cold water and soak overnight if using dried. Chop onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add soaked or canned black-eyed peas along with bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes (15-20 for canned) until peas are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy with fresh herbs or hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg