Alabama-style Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup

Alabama-style Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold winter nights. This soup is a classic Southern recipe that combines the earthy flavors of black-eyed peas and collard greens with savory bacon and aromatic spices.

To make this delicious soup, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup chopped collard greens
- 2 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup water

To start, cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the onion, celery, and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt, and cook for another minute.
Drain the soaked black-eyed peas and add them to the pot along with the chicken or vegetable broth and water. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the chopped collard greens and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peas and greens are tender.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with the crispy bacon. The Alabama-style Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Type: Soup
Main Ingredients: Black-eyed peas, Collard greens, Bacon
Try this recipe today and enjoy the delicious flavors of the South in your own home!