Name: Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage; 1 pound ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cups water; 3 cans black-eyed peas, drained; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®), undrained; 1 can chopped green chilies; 4 beef bouillon cubes; 4 teaspoons molasses; 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce; 0.75 teaspoon garlic salt; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1
Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir pork sausage, ground beef, and onion in the hot pot until meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes; drain off excess fat. Pour in water, then stir in black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, canned green chilies, beef bouillon cubes, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, salt, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
2
Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

About this Recipe

Looking for a hearty, comforting meal that's perfect for chilly evenings or a traditional New Year's spread? This Black-Eyed Pea Soup delivers a deeply satisfying experience, brimming with rich, savory flavors that will warm you from the inside out. It’s a robust soup designed to be both delicious and incredibly easy to make.

What makes this recipe truly special is its bold flavor profile. The combination of savory ground beef and robust pork sausage creates a rich, meaty base that’s perfectly complemented by the subtle sweetness of molasses and the umami depth of Worcestershire sauce. The inclusion of two types of diced tomatoes, plus extra chopped green chilies, ensures every spoonful offers a complex and comforting warmth that makes this Black-Eyed Pea Soup a standout.

Prepare for a hearty, thick soup that's loaded with texture. You'll enjoy tender black-eyed peas intertwined with well-seasoned ground beef and flavorful pork sausage. Each spoonful offers a balance of savory, slightly spicy, and subtly sweet notes, creating a comforting experience without being overwhelmingly hot. It's a filling meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent, perfect for gathering around the table with loved ones.

Customizing this Black-Eyed Pea Soup is simple. For a milder soup, consider using plain diced tomatoes instead of the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, or reduce the amount of chopped green chilies. You can also adjust the ratio of ground beef to pork sausage, using more of one and less of the other, or even just one meat for a different flavor profile. The blend of spices, including cumin, garlic salt, and black pepper, is easily adaptable to your preference.

This Black-Eyed Pea Soup is an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or a festive New Year's Day meal, promising good fortune with every delicious bowl. Serve it with a side of cornbread for a classic Southern pairing, or a simple green salad to complete the meal.

Black-Eyed Pea Soup

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