Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup
Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup brings together tender peas, earthy collard greens, and nutty quinoa in a warm, gently tangy broth. A splash of cider vinegar brightens the vegetables while garlic and onion build cozy depth. It’s a comforting bowl for New Year’s Day or any chilly evening when you want something wholesome and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until it starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and carrots; cook and stir until the carrots start to brown and the onion turns translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the collard greens; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the black-eyed peas and pour in the vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir the cooked quinoa into the soup and keep simmering until the collard greens are tender, about 10 more minutes. Stir in the cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 478.94 kcal High 24%
- Protein 22.62 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 70.33 g 26%
- Total Fat 12.76 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.32 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.08 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 1693.04 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 12.54 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 12.11 g --
- Added Sugars 3.55 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 171.75 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 969.27 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 368.96 mcg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin C 13.27 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Lucky New Year's Black Eyed Pea Soup is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 478.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup?
- It is a Soul Food soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black-Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup healthy?
- Lucky New Year’s Black‑Eyed Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 478.94 calories and 22.62 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1693.04 mg (74% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.32 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.55 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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