Description
Indulge in a bowl of Irresistible Hoppin’ John Soup, a comforting Southern classic that brings together smoky ham hock, tender black-eyed peas, and fluffy long-grain rice. This hearty soup is not just a meal; it’s a warm embrace on chilly evenings. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe will wrap you in nostalgia and flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 smoked ham hock (or 1 cup diced ham)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak black-eyed peas overnight, then drain and rinse.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add soaked black-eyed peas and the smoked ham hock to the pot. Pour in chicken broth until submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour until peas are tender.
- Stir in long-grain rice and cook for an additional 20 minutes until rice is done. Remove the ham hock, shred meat off bones if desired, and return shredded meat to the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg