Description
Irresistible Hoppin’ John Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty soup features tender black-eyed peas, fluffy rice, and savory smoked sausage, all simmered with aromatic spices to create a rich flavor that warms both the heart and soul. Enjoy this dish for New Year’s Day celebrations or any time you crave a cozy hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 8 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked black-eyed peas under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in sliced smoked sausage, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves; cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add black-eyed peas. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until peas are tender.
- Add long-grain rice, cover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg