Black-eyed peas and ham makes a stellar Southern side dish, so it's about time that combo got turned into a soup. Adding in chopped collard greens really completes the ensemble.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Eyed Pea Soups
Black eyed pea soup, while delicious any time of the year, becomes popular for New Year celebrations. It's similar to the southern tradition of "Hoppin' John" but with all the warmth and goodness of a soup.
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Hoppin John Soup
Slow Cooker Ham And Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with ground red pepper, dried thyme, dry black-eyed peas, chicken broth, water, ham, carrots, celery, dried minced onion, dried sage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
New Years Eve Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with chili powder, smoked sausage, dried black-eyed peas, ham bone, celery, onions, carrots
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with water, salt, bacon, jalapeno peppers, garlic, black pepper, beef bouillon cubes, Swiss or Cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea Soup
Made with dried black eyed peas, tomatoes with green chiles, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, bacon, Worcestershire and tabasco sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Quick Start Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, Greek seasoning, water, black eyed peas, onion, garlic, olive oil, smoked ham, tomatoes and chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes