Hoppin John Soup

Hoppin John Soup is a traditional Southern dish often served on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Hoppin John Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Black-eyed Peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 stalk Celery
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 piece Smoked Ham Hock
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 stalk Green Onion
• 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine black-eyed peas, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and smoked ham hock. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until black-eyed peas are tender.
3. Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bone and return the meat to the pot.
4. Stir in rice, salt, and black pepper. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
5. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and a dash of hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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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.