Hoppin' John Soup
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
- 1 smoked ham bone (or two ham hocks)
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb collard greens, ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 5 cups cooked long-grain rice
directions
- Bring peas, ham bone, and 8 cups of water to a boil in a 6 quart Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, skimming foam occasionally, until peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain peas, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid along with ham bone; set aside.
- Heat oil in 12 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped ham, chiles, garlic, jalapeno, carrot, onion, celery, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add reserved black-eyed peas, ham bone, and reserved cooking liquid, along with greens and 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until collards are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon rice into bowls and ladle soup over rice. Garnish with chopped fresh tomates and chopped fresh green onions.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KathyP53
Ozark, Missouri