Name: New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Sausage & Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked for a few hours; 4 bunches collard greens, washed, ends trimmed, and roughly chopped; 2 lbs pork sausage links (cooked in a skillet, then sliced); 2 small cartons chicken stock; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 large can Rotel tomatoes; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon or less sugar (to balance bitterness); 1 1/2 cups water (adjust as needed); Salt and pepper to taste; Hot sauce (optional, for added heat)

Description

Celebrate the New Year with this hearty and flavorful Black-Eyed Pea Soup, filled with savory sausage, tender collard greens, and a burst of spice from Rotel tomatoes. A perfect comfort meal that’s rich in tradition!

Ingredients

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1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked for a few hours
4 bunches collard greens, washed, ends trimmed, and roughly chopped
2 lbs pork sausage links (cooked in a skillet, then sliced)
2 small cartons chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 large can Rotel tomatoes
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon or less sugar (to balance bitterness)
1 1/2 cups water (adjust as needed)
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce (optional, for added heat)

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Instructions

Prepare the Peas: Soak the black-eyed peas for a few hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until browned. Slice into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Assemble in Crockpot: In a large crockpot, combine the soaked peas, cooked sausage, collard greens, chicken stock, minced garlic, Rotel tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and sugar.
Add Water: Pour in approximately 1 1/2 cups of water. Adjust if needed after cooking for a few hours.
Season: Stir everything together. Add salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
Cook Low and Slow: Set your crockpot to low and cook for at least 10 hours or overnight. Stir occasionally and taste to adjust seasoning.
Finish and Serve: Just before serving, add additional salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar if needed. Serve hot with cornbread for the ultimate comfort meal.

Notes

You can substitute the sausage with a leaner protein or omit it for a vegetarian version.
For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot.
Add a splash more vinegar at the end if you prefer a tangy kick.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 370 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 50mg