Spicy Black Eyed Pea Soup

Warm up your soul with this hearty and flavorful Spicy Black Eyed Pea Soup, a comforting one-pot wonder perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you're craving something cozy. Packed with tender black-eyed peas, vibrant vegetables, and a smoky blend of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, this soup offers a satisfying kick that’s balanced by the earthiness of thyme and a touch of sweetness from diced tomatoes. Ready in under an hour, it's a healthy, plant-based meal that’s both easy to prepare and brimming with Southern-inspired charm. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a splash of hot sauce for added zest, and pair with crusty bread or cornbread to complete this wholesome, protein-rich dish. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, it’s a flavorful staple you’ll turn to time and time again!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 1 14-ounce can Diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 3 cups Cooked black-eyed peas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and celery. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and cooked black-eyed peas to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Season the soup with smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and add the bay leaf.

Step 6

Increase the heat to bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a dash of hot sauce if desired. Pair with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2112.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1577.8

Total Fat 40.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5021.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.3g	0%
Total Sugars 49.8g
Protein 75.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 629.9mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 4842.7mg	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: 22.6%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 58.9%