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    Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    Published: Jan 1, 2020 by Poppy Hudson

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    Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Soup is a recipe I often turn to when I am looking for a delicious, low-calorie meal that has staying power. My time and focus are freed up because it's a simple, one-pot recipe. Plus, I know a bowlful will set me to continue on with my day and not have to think about eating again soon.

    Smoky black eyed pea stew with peppers and winter squash.

    Now don't get me wrong, I love to eat, and this soup isn't just any old bowl of black-eyed peas. The result is amazingly tasty.

    But if you've got a task to focus on, I think you'll find a pot of this satisfying black-eyed pea soup will be a handy convenience.

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    • 🫘 Canned peas vs. from scratch
    • 💵 Good fortune
    • 🍲 More hearty beans and peas
    • 📖 Recipe

    🫘 Canned peas vs. from scratch

    Blacked-eyed peas have a mild flavor and creamy center. The cute, spotted legume is a hearty food with 23% protein or 14 grams of protein per cup. Like other legumes, they are a rich source of minerals, including iron, as well as fiber, and other nutrients.

    When I have the time, I like to soak and cook beans from scratch because the flavor and texture are superior to my taste. But there may be other reasons not to use canned beans in this black-eyed pea soup. I came across some interesting data while doing a little reading to satisfy my curiosity.

    Canned black-eyed peas have 1% of recommended daily values for vitamin A, versus 44% for peas soaked and boiled from scratch. Wow, I think that's quite a difference, don't you?

    I haven't confirmed those numbers with several sources. However, I think it's safe to say canned beans are less nutritious than fresh cooked. I figure it's like Bob Dylan said. "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows."

    Are you wondering how the other ingredients in the soup complement these nutrient-dense beauties? Sweet pumpkin is a perfect mate to the nutty, savory flavors of cumin, garlic, and black-eyed peas.

    You'll love the way green pepper provides a welcome fresh bite and lightens the earthy qualities of the black-eyed peas. Add a generous teaspoon of Hungarian paprika, a pinch of red chili powder, and a dash of liquid smoke, and every mouthful is complete.

    💵 Good fortune

    Now that you know how flavorful this vegan black-eyed pea soup is, did you know that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is said to bring luck and prosperity?

    You might not want to count out all 365 beans in your bowl to ensure your good fortune as some people do. However, you could enjoy a salad or these amazing mustard greens with your smoky black-eyed pea soup. Then you would be eating the green that symbolizes all the dollar bills you'll have in the year ahead!

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    📖 Recipe

    Smoky vegan black eyed pea stew with peppers and squash.

    Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    Easy, low-calorie, Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Soup is packed with flavor and nutrition. Vegan recipe seasoned with cumin, garlic and sweet, smoky paprika. Gluten-free and dairy-free.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    2 Large Bowls
    Calories: 384kcal
    Author: Poppy Hudson

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
    • 4 cups water
    • 3 cubes vegetable bouillon
    • 3 cloves garlic sliced
    • 2 cups cubed raw pumpkin or butternut squash
    • 1 tsp. sweet smoky Hungarian paprika
    • ¾ tsp. cumin
    • ¼ tsp. red chili powder, to taste
    • ½ tsp. liquid smoke
    • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced ½ inch
    • ½ tsp. fresh cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Soak peas overnight or cover with boiling water for one hour. Drain and rinse.
    • Put everything except liquid smoke, green bell pepper, and cracked black pepper in a pot. Bring to a boil and cook the black-eyed pea soup for 45 min to an hour until the peas are very soft.
    • Add the last three ingredients and continue cooking the soup for 10 minutes or so until the green bell pepper is tender.

    Notes

    Recipe makes two very large bowls or four cup sized portions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 1687mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 16630IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 10mg
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