January 2 Hopping John Soup

January 2 Hopping John Soup recipe pinit

Hopping John is a traditional Southern dish 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 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1200
Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, chopped onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. Add rice, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  3. Remove the bay leaf and stir in chopped green onions.
  4. Serve hot with a dash of hot sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Sugars 5g
Protein 12g24%

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

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