New Year’s Day ‘Good Luck’ Black Eyed Pea Soup
New Year’s Day ‘Good Luck’ Black Eyed Pea Soup is the perfect dish to welcome a fresh start! This hearty soup combines tender black-eyed peas with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a warm and inviting meal ideal for family gatherings. As you savor each bowl, you’re not just enjoying comfort food; you’re embracing a delicious tradition believed to bring good fortune in the coming year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse dried black-eyed peas under cold water and soak overnight. If using canned peas, drain and rinse.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute to bloom the spices.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and soaked or canned black-eyed peas; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add bay leaves, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot with crusty bread or garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg