Hoppin' John Soup

A popular soup in our family! A southern dish using sausage and black-eyed peas. This is a version from Southern Living Magazine. All you need is cornbread to make this dish complete!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb sausage
• 1 (14 ounce)  tomatoes, diced
• 1 (12 ounce)  tomato sauce
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup white rice, uncooked
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4  cups water
• 1 (13 ounce)  black-eyed peas, drained

Directions

1. Cook sausage, drain and crumble.
2. Place sausage in a large saucepan along with all other ingredients EXCEPT black-eyed peas.
3. Bring to a boil and let simmer about 25 minutes until rice is done.
4. Add drained peas and cook 15 more minutes.
5. Serve with your favorite cornbread. Warmed leftovers are delicious!