Hopping John Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup featuring black-eyed peas, ham, and collard greens – a Southern classic known as Hopping John Soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight


• 8 cups chicken broth


• 1 pound ham, diced


• 1 onion, chopped


• 2 celery stalks, chopped


• 3 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 teaspoon thyme


• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 4 cups collard greens, chopped


• 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions:

In a large pot, combine soaked black-eyed peas and chicken broth

Bring to a boil, then simmer until peas are tender

In a separate pan, saut diced ham until browned

Add onions, celery, and garlic

Cook until vegetables are softened

Transfer ham and vegetable mixture to the pot with black-eyed peas

Add thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper

Simmer for 20 minutes

Stir in chopped collard greens and cook until wilted

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve the soup over cooked rice

Enjoy your delicious Hopping John Soup!