New Year’S Day Black-Eyed Pea Soup

This traditional New Year's Day black-eyed pea soup is the epitome of Southern comfort food. Slow-cooked with a flavorful ham bone, this dish delivers a rich, savory broth and tender peas that are perfect for starting the year with warmth and luck. The recipe relies on simple, accessible ingredients like dried black-eyed peas, onions, and basic seasonings, allowing the natural flavors to shine through hours of gentle simmering. The addition of a mashed bean thickener creates a satisfying, velvety texture without the need for heavy cream. It is an ideal meal for cold winter days, offering a nutritious and filling option that pairs beautifully with fresh greens or white rice. Whether you are hosting a holiday gathering or cooking for a cozy family dinner, this soup promises a delicious, home-style experience that everyone will love.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Southern

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 8

Calories: 293.1

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This traditional New Year's Day black-eyed pea soup is the epitome of Southern comfort food. Slow-cooked with a flavorful ham bone, this dish delivers a rich, savory broth and tender peas that are perfect for starting the year with warmth and luck. The recipe relies on simple, accessible ingredients like dried black-eyed peas, onions, and basic seasonings, allowing the natural flavors to shine through hours of gentle simmering. The addition of a mashed bean thickener creates a satisfying, velvety texture without the need for heavy cream. It is an ideal meal for cold winter days, offering a nutritious and filling option that pairs beautifully with fresh greens or white rice. Whether you are hosting a holiday gathering or cooking for a cozy family dinner, this soup promises a delicious, home-style experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

2 cup Black-eyed peas,dried
2 quart Water,more if needed
1 Ham Bone with "trimmings"
3 Onion,medium,chopped
2 Bay Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

1
Rinse the dried black-eyed peas thoroughly in cold water, discarding any debris or stones.
2
Place the rinsed peas in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven and cover with plenty of cold water.
3
Allow the peas to soak in the water overnight or for at least 8 hours to soften them.
4
Drain and discard the soaking water from the pot.
5
Return the soaked peas to the pot and add the ham bone, chopped onions, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
6
Add fresh water to the pot, ensuring the ingredients are covered by about 2 inches of liquid.
7
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
8
Cover the pot partially and simmer gently for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are very tender.
9
Check the liquid level periodically and add more hot water if needed to keep the peas submerged.
10
Remove the ham bone from the pot and discard it, or shred any meat from the bone and return it to the soup.
11
Remove the bay leaves from the soup.
12
Ladle out approximately 1 cup of the cooked peas and broth into a separate bowl or blender container.
13
Mash the reserved peas thoroughly with a fork or blend until smooth to create a thickener.
14
Stir the mashed pea mixture back into the main pot to thicken the broth.
15
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
16
Serve the soup hot, optionally over freshly cooked white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 293.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g9%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 7653.8mg319%
Total Carbohydrate 55.4g19%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g81%
Sugars 7.1g
Protein 16.7g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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