Soup Kitchen's Beefy Black Eyed Pea Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, Soup Kitchen's Beefy Black Eyed Pea Soup is the ultimate comfort food for cool evenings. This delicious recipe combines tender ground beef with earthy black-eyed peas, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, and a savory mix of beef broth, tomatoes, and warming spices like paprika and thyme. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely family dinners. Each spoonful is rich, robust, and soul-soothing, especially when paired with crusty bread or buttery cornbread. Plus, the fresh parsley garnish adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Ideal for fans of hearty soups, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a nutritious, protein-packed dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 15-oz cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, and water to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or a side of cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3703.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2402.6

Total Fat 102.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 8578.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.9g	0%
Total Sugars 53.6g
Protein 158.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 719.3mg	0%
Iron 31.7mg	0%
Potassium 6064.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 37.1%