How to Make Easy Black-Eyed Pea Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black-eyed pea soup is a staple in many Southern American households, especially around New Year's Day. It's believed that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's brings good luck and prosperity for the coming year. This easy black-eyed pea soup recipe is a delicious and comforting way to enjoy this traditional dish throughout the year.

Made with simple and affordable ingredients, this soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch. The combination of black-eyed peas, vege...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (such as Bush's®), drained
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Place cooked sausage mixture, chicken stock, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, pepper, oregano, and rosemary in a medium to large soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1758mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 692mg