My Hoppin' John Recipe

Name: My Hoppin' John
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large meaty ham bone; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 cup chopped ham; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups uncooked white rice; 4 cups water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large meaty ham bone
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chopped ham
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat and brown the ham bone on all sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, 2 cups of water, chicken broth, wine, ham, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture is thickened and the flavors have blended, 30 to 60 minutes. Add more chicken stock if the mixture is too thick.
2
About 30 minutes before serving, bring the rice and 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the rice stand covered for about 10 minutes to absorb steam.
3
Remove the ham bone from the soup, cutting any extra ham off the bone and returning it to the pot. Discard the bone. Stir the cooked rice into the black-eyed pea mixture until well combined and serve.

740

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large meaty ham bone, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 3 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, My Hoppin' John 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Hoppin' John

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