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 dried black-eyed peas; 1 smoked ham bone (or two ham hocks); ¼ cup canola oil; ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb collard greens, ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 5 cups cooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1 smoked ham bone (or two ham hocks)
¼ cup canola oil
¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 lb collard greens, ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
5 cups cooked long-grain rice

1
Bring peas, ham bone, and 8 cups of water to a boil in a 6 quart Dutch oven.
2
Reduce heat to medium low and cook, skimming foam occasionally, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes.
3
Drain peas, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid along with ham bone; set aside.
4
Heat oil in 12 quart pot over medium-high heat.
5
Add chopped ham, chiles, garlic, jalapeno, carrot, onion, celery, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes.
6
Add reserved black-eyed peas, ham bone, and reserved cooking liquid, along with greens and 12 cups of water.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until collards are tender, about 1 hour.
8
Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
9
Spoon rice into bowls and ladle soup over rice.
10
Garnish with chopped fresh tomates and chopped fresh green onions.

1206

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, 1 smoked ham bone (or two ham hocks), ¼ cup canola oil, ¼ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, 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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