New Year'S Hoppin' John Soup Recipe

Name: New Year'S Hoppin' John Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound black eyed peas dried; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 onion large, chopped; 4 celery ribs chopped; 2 large carrots chopped; 6 garlic cloves crushed; 1 jalapeno pepper large, finely chopped with seeds removed; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes dried; 1 bay leaf; 10 cups liquid chicken broth, water, or a combination; 2 ham hocks large; 1 pound collard greens thinly sliced, 5 to 6 cups; 1 cup diced ham finely, from ham bone or a ham steak; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 6 cups long grain white rice cooked; 5 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes or Rotel diced tom; vinegar Additional, for passing

Servings: persons

1 pound black eyed peas dried
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 onion large, chopped
4 celery ribs chopped
2 large carrots chopped
6 garlic cloves crushed
1 jalapeno pepper large, finely chopped with seeds removed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes dried
1 bay leaf
10 cups liquid chicken broth, water, or a combination
2 ham hocks large
1 pound collard greens thinly sliced, 5 to 6 cups
1 cup diced ham finely, from ham bone or a ham steak
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 cups long grain white rice cooked
5 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes or Rotel diced tom
vinegar Additional, for passing

1
Soak the beans overnight in cold water to cover.
2
Drain in colander.
3
In a large saucepan or soup pot, heat the oil.
4
Add the onion, celery and carrot.
5
Cook over medium heat until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic, jalapeno, thyme, pepper flakes and bay leaf.
7
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Add the beans, liquid and ham hocks and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered.
10
Simmer until beans are verging on tender, about 1 hour.
11
Add the collards and continue to cook, covered.
12
Cook until beans and collards are very tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
13
Stir in the ham, season with salt and pepper.

2799

kcal

Calories

Fat

311

Carbs

250

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound black eyed peas dried, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 onion large, chopped, 4 celery ribs chopped, and more.

Yes, New Year'S 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.

New Year'S Hoppin' John Soup

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