Black Eyed Pea & Collard Green Soup

Black eyed peas and collard greens are considered lucky foods in Southern American folklore, often eaten on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Black Eyed Pea & Collard Green Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black Eyed Peas
• 2 cup Collard Greens
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add carrot, celery, collard greens, and black eyed peas. Stir well.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves and cumin powder. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaves and stir in lemon juice.
6. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.