Southern New Year'S Day Soup Recipe

Name: Southern New Year'S Day Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas; 1 lb cubed ham; 1 lb lean stewing beef, cut into bite-size pieces; 3 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 24 ounces fresh collard greens, tough stems removed & roughly chopped; frozen collard greens; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; salsa (chow-chow is good, too)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 lb cubed ham
1 lb lean stewing beef, cut into bite-size pieces
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
24 ounces fresh collard greens, tough stems removed & roughly chopped
frozen collard greens
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
salsa (chow-chow is good, too)

1
Wash and pick over the dried beans. Cover with 2 inches of water and allow the beans to soak overnight.
2
In a stock pot, combine 2 quarts water, ham, beef, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3
Rinse the soaked beans and add them to the pot. Cook, uncovered, until tender, about 1 hour. Add the potatoes and collards and boil for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the vegetables to the soup pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour. Salt to taste.
5
Optionally top each serving with a garnish of a spoonful of salsa or chow-chow.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, 1 lb cubed ham, 1 lb lean stewing beef, cut into bite-size pieces, 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Southern New Year'S Day 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.

Southern New Year'S Day Soup

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