Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dried black-eyed peas; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil; 3 onions, diced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 to 8 cups chicken stock or water; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 bunch oregano leaves, roughly chopped; Plain yoghurt, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 cups dried black-eyed peas
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
3 onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 cups chicken stock or water
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bunch oregano leaves, roughly chopped
Plain yoghurt, for garnish

1
Place beans in a saucepan and cover with a generous quantity of water.
2
Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy bottomed stockpot, add onions and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
5
Add dry spices and fry gently until aromas are released.
6
Drain excess water off beans and add to stockpot, along with salt and stock or water.
7
Cook gently over low heat until flavors are combined, about 20 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes, brown sugar, and oregano, and cook an additional 10 minutes.
9
Serve hot garnished with plain yogurt.

625

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dried black-eyed peas, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil, 3 onions, diced, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Eyed Pea Soup

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