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5-Ingredient Black Eyed Pea Soup – Simple & Powerful Comfort

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This hearty Black Eyed Pea Soup is the ultimate healthy comfort meal — made with just 5 wholesome ingredients, ready in under an hour, and naturally high in plant-based protein. Cozy, flavorful, and simple enough for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)

  • 1 cup diced carrots

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp thyme

  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup chopped kale (optional, for extra nutrition)

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon, for brightness

Instructions

  • Sauté the base:
    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.

    Carrots, celery, and onions sautéing in blue Dutch oven for soup baseSautéed carrots, celery, and onions forming the flavor base for soup

  • Add flavor:
    Stir in garlic (if using), smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

    Pouring broth into pot with black eyed peas, tomatoes, and herbsAdding broth to black eyed peas and tomatoes to start a hearty soup

  • Simmer:
    Add black-eyed peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Black eyed pea soup simmering in blue Dutch oven with tomatoes and vegetables
Black eyed pea soup simmering in a blue Dutch oven with tomatoes and carrots

  • Finish it:
    Stir in chopped kale during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Black eyed pea soup with greens simmering in blue Dutch oven
Fresh greens and black eyed peas simmering together in a cozy homemade soup
Fresh greens and black eyed peas simmering together in a cozy homemade soup

Notes

  • For meal prep: This soup stores beautifully for up to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

  • For extra protein: Add cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, or tofu cubes.

  • Flavor tip: A dash of hot sauce or liquid smoke adds a deep Southern flavor.

  • Quick fix: Use canned black-eyed peas for a 30-minute version with no soaking required.

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