Description
Warm your soul with a bowl of Irresistible Hoppin’ John Soup, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty soup blends smoky ham hocks with tender black-eyed peas and fluffy rice, creating an aromatic embrace that brings happiness in every spoonful. Simple to make yet bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black-eyed peas (soaked overnight)
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped; any color)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon (for brightness)
Instructions
- Soak the black-eyed peas overnight in water and rinse before cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the smoked ham hock and chicken broth to the pot; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas, thyme, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Add long-grain rice to the pot and cook for another 20 minutes until rice is fluffy and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg