Hoppin’ John Soup
Hoppin John Soup is a southern recipe that is typically eaten at midnight on New Year’s Eve and is said to bring you good luck throughout the upcoming year. Made with black eye peas, rice, sausage and greens, this homemade soup is hearty and delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 carrots peeled, chopped, 1 cup
- 2 celery ribs chopped, 1 cup
- 1 onion chopped, 1 cup
- 8 ounces hot and/or sweet Italian sausage sliced 1″ thick
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
- 1 can (15.5 oz.) black eyed peas drained, rinsed
- 1 cup cooked long grain white rice
- 1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby kale mix or baby spinach, 5 cups
- hot sauce serving suggestion
Instructions
- In large pot heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook carrots, celery, onion, sausage, garlic, thyme and kosher salt until vegetables are just tender and sausage is browned, stirring occasionally, 12-15 minutes.
- Add broth, peas and rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in baby kale mix. Simmer until greens are wilted, sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with hot sauce!
Notes
Makes 6 cups.
*Baby kale mix is a combination of baby kale, chard and spinach.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- This soup is delicious when eaten with a splash of hot sauce.
- Serve this soup with crusty bread.
- Top a bowl of soup with our homemade croutons
- Add a chopped red bell pepper to the carrots, celery and onions for added flavor
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for added heat
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5134IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg