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Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Delicious Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe for Comforting Meals

A hearty and flavorful Black-Eyed Pea Soup recipe perfect for cozy meals any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Rinse dried black-eyed peas under cold water and soak overnight if using dried. Chop onion, carrots, and celery.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 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.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes (15-20 for canned) until peas are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy with fresh herbs or hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 3g

Notes

This soup can be customized with added ingredients such as diced tomatoes or greens for extra nutrition. Perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to five days.

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