Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup
This thick, hearty soup brings together sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, and red bell pepper with brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Earthy herbs and warm spices round out the contrasting sweet and spicy flavor, while fresh parsley adds brightness; serve it hot for a comforting meal or chilled for a refreshing variation.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to broil. Brush the red bell pepper lightly with olive oil and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet. Place the sheet under the broiler and broil until the pepper is blackened and blistered. Remove it from the broiler and, when it is cool enough to touch, peel off the skin. Chop the pepper into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and garlic; cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- 3
Mix in water, vegetable broth, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, and chopped bell pepper. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Add bay leaf, thyme, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Mix in garlic, onion, and mustard powders. Stir in cumin and coriander.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the sweet potatoes begin to disintegrate, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and cracked pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley and serve.
- Calories 135.96 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.56 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 24.66 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.49 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 262.8 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.52 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.79 g --
- Added Sugars 1.39 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 56.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 199.39 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 435.81 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 26.77 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet Heat Soup is made with 32 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Black Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 135.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black-Eyed Peas, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 32 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 135.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 32 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup healthy?
- Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Sweet-Heat Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 135.96 calories and 4.56 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 262.8 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Celery, Tomatoes, 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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