New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Soup

New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Soup

from spicysouthernkitchen.com
160 min
5 servings

New Year's Black-Eyed Pea Soup is full of black-eyed peas, collard greens, ham, and bacon and is sure to bring good luck in the New year.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried black-eyed peas
  • 5 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, (diced)
  • 5 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 chicken bouillon cubes, (crumbled)
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 3 medium carrots, (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups shredded collard greens
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Place black-eyed peas in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Let sit overnight (8-12 hours). Drain.

  2. 2

    In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy.Add onion and cook 3 minutes to soften.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add water, chicken bouillon, black-eyed peas, ham, carrots, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 hours

  5. 5

    Stir in collard greens and apple cider vinegar and cook 10 to 15 minutes.