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

There's nothing quite like a hearty and warming bowl of soup to comfort and nourish your body and soul, especially during the colder months. And when it comes to soups, few dishes are as satisfying and flavorful as a spicy black-eyed pea soup. Packed with protein, fiber, and a delicious blend of spices, this soup is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.

Black-eyed peas are a staple of Southern cuisine, and they add a unique and satisfying texture to this soup. Combined with a ri...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, undrained
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cook and stir bacon in a stockpot over medium heat until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; cook until bacon is slightly crisp, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add black-eyed peas, water, tomatoes, and beef bouillon; bring to a low boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 1084mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 439mg