Black Eyed Bacon Soup (Printable Version)
This cozy dish features tender black eyed peas, smoky bacon, sausage, and an array of fresh veggies. A comforting classic for cold weather or good vibes!
# What You'll Need:
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional).
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2 cups chopped kale, no stems.
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend.
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4 strips of bacon.
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1 pound black-eyed peas.
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14 ounces of smoked sausage, cut into slices.
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1 large carrot, chopped small.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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4 cups chicken stock.
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2 cans (15.9 ounces each) diced tomatoes.
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1/2 teaspoon table salt.
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1 onion, chopped.
# Steps to Follow:
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Rinse and sort your peas. Soak them overnight, or fast-track it by boiling for 10 minutes, then sit covered for an hour.
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Drain the soaking water, replace with fresh water, and cook for about 45 to 60 minutes until they're tender.
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Fry up the bacon until crispy. Set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
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Use that bacon grease to cook the carrots, onions, and sausage slices. Let the meat brown, and veggies soften.
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Toss in the minced garlic and stir it around for about half a minute until fragrant.
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Pour a bit of water into the pan and scrape up all those tasty browned bits stuck to the bottom.
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Throw the beans, canned tomatoes, seasonings, browned veggies, and sausage into a big pot. Add broth, cover it up, and let it simmer for 60 to 70 minutes.
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Break up the crispy bacon and toss it in with the kale. Stir until the greens soften.
# Additional Notes:
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Swap spinach for the kale, if you'd like.
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A cozy meal that's ideal for chilly weather.
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Known for bringing luck on New Year's Day.