Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil (or another high-heat oil such as coconut, canola, corn, or vegetable oil)
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery stalks, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
7 cups vegetable broth
4 cans (15.5 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 large bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped (spinach or other leafy greens can be substituted, but softer greens cook faster)
Salt to taste
Instructions
1-Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, which takes just a minute or two to get started.
2-Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for about 10 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their natural sweetness.
3-Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant, adding a wonderful aroma to your kitchen.
4-Add the vegetable broth, drained and rinsed black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
5-Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together nicely.
6-Add the chopped collard greens in increments, stirring until they wilt, and continue simmering for about 10 minutes until the greens are tender.
7-Adjust the consistency with water or extra broth if needed, then remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8-Serve hot, and pair it with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal don’t forget, hot sauce can make it even better!
Last Step:
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🥫 Use canned black-eyed peas and tomatoes for convenience and save time.
🌿 When adding collard greens, add them in batches to allow each portion to wilt properly.
🌶️ Serving with hot sauce enhances the flavor and adds a nice kick to the soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1152 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 17 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg