Black Eyed Pea Soup

Black eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Southern cuisine, especially when eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Black Eyed Pea Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black eyed peas
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black eyed peas.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
4. Add black eyed peas, vegetable broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Remove bay leaves and discard.
7. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some whole black eyed peas for texture.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.