Description
Black-eyed pea soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that warms the soul. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup combines tender black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a flavorful meal reminiscent of home-cooked traditions. Whether you?re enjoying it alone or with loved ones, this easy-to-make recipe promises satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (in juice)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and saut? onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in ground cumin, salt, and pepper to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices; add bay leaves and bring to a gentle boil.
- If using dried peas, ensure they are pre-soaked; add them now (or canned if using) and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg