Description
Celebrate the new year with a hearty, flavorful bowl of Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Sausage & Collard Greens. This comforting dish is packed with savory sausage, nutritious collard greens, and the classic black-eyed peas, slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for your New Year’s Day tradition or any time you’re craving a cozy, filling meal. #BlackEyedPeas #NewYearsSoup #ComfortFood #SausageSoup #CollardGreens #CrockpotRecipes #HealthySoup #SlowCookerMeals
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, soaked for a few hours
- 4 bunches collard greens, washed, ends trimmed, and roughly chopped
- 2 lbs pork sausage links (cooked in a skillet, then sliced)
- 2 small cartons chicken stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 large can Rotel tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon or less sugar (to balance bitterness)
- 1 1/2 cups water (adjust as needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional, for added heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peas: Soak the black-eyed peas for a few hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until browned. Slice into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Assemble in Crockpot: In a large crockpot, combine the soaked peas, cooked sausage, collard greens, chicken stock, minced garlic, Rotel tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and sugar.
- Add Water: Pour in approximately 1 1/2 cups of water. Adjust if needed after cooking for a few hours.
- Season: Stir everything together. Add salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set your crockpot to low and cook for at least 10 hours or overnight. Stir occasionally and taste to adjust seasoning.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, add additional salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar if needed. Serve hot with cornbread for the ultimate comfort meal.
Notes
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook this soup in a large pot over low heat for several hours until the peas are tender.
- For a smokier flavor, you can add a smoked ham hock or smoked sausage.
- If you want a spicier kick, consider adding a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce or a chopped jalapeño.
- For a vegan version, swap the sausage for plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern