Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi
Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi is a down-home black-eyed pea soup that tastes hearty and comforting, with tender peas simmered alongside savory canned ham, sweet carrot, and mellow onion. It’s soulful and warming, perfect for cool evenings or gatherings where you want something simple and satisfying with rich Southern character.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- 2
Stir the ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all the ingredients with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, or until the black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as needed to keep the ingredients covered.
- Calories 47.43 kcal Low Source
- Protein 3.14 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.44 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 6.38 mg Low Source
- Sodium 158.5 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.42 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.83 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 57.66 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source
- Potassium 31.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 97.18 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 1.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi is an American dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Diced Ham, Dried Blackeye Peas, and Onion. Each serving provides about 47.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Diced Ham, Dried Blackeye Peas, Onion, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 47.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
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