Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup brings together smoky bacon, tender black-eyed peas, and sweet bell pepper in a warmly spiced broth with cumin, mustard, chili, and a hint of curry. The result is cozy and robust, with gentle heat and depth that builds as it simmers. Serve on chilly evenings or as a New Year’s tradition to welcome comfort and good fortune.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until it is crisp and evenly browned.
- 2
Drain the bacon on paper towels.
- 3
When cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- 4
Using the same skillet, add the peppers and the onion; stir and cook over medium-high heat until they are translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Pour the black beans, the tomatoes, and the water into a large pot.
- 6
Stir in the peppers, the onion, the salt, the cumin, the dry mustard, the chili powder, the curry powder, the pepper, and the sugar.
- 7
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- 8
Serve hot, sprinkled with the bacon and other toppings of your choice.
- Calories 388.64 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.06 g Good Source
- Carbs 63.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.0 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.54 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.8 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1093.43 mg High
- Fiber 8.25 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.19 g High
- Added Sugar 2.5 g Moderate
- Calcium 97.81 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.72 mg Good Source
- Potassium 704.11 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 60.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.11 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
Good Luck Black Eyed Pea Soup is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 388.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup?
- It is a Soul Food soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black-Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Curry Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 388.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Good-Luck Black-Eyed Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
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