Hoppin' John Soup Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry black-eyed peas; 3 qt. water; 4 whole cloves; 1 1/2 lb. ham hocks; 1 (28 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 2 medium onions, chopped; 6 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 bay leaves; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1/3 c. uncooked regular rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. dry black-eyed peas
3 qt. water
4 whole cloves
1 1/2 lb. ham hocks
1 (28 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
2 medium onions, chopped
6 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/3 c. uncooked regular rice

1
In 8 quart Dutch oven, bring peas and water to a boil.
2
Boil 3 minutes.
3
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Stick cloves into ham hocks.
5
Add ham hocks, tomatoes, onions, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, garlic and pepper to peas.
6
Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.
7
Remove ham hocks.
8
Discard cloves.
9
Remove meat from hocks and add to soup.
10
Bring soup to a boil and stir in rice.
11
Reduce heat and simmer until rice is done.
12
Discard bay leaves.

710

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry black-eyed peas, 3 qt. water, 4 whole cloves, 1 1/2 lb. ham hocks, and more.

Yes, Hoppin' John 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.

Hoppin' John Soup

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