Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of homemade Black Eyed Pea Soup, a hearty dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy winter evenings. This easy-to-make soup features tender black-eyed peas simmered with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a flavorful bowl that is both comforting and nutritious. Enjoy it hot or cold, as a delightful centerpiece for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse black-eyed peas under cold water and soak overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in soaked black-eyed peas and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Add bay leaves, cumin, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
- Cover and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
- Before serving, remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg