African Black-eyed Pea Soup Recipe

African Black-eyed Pea Soup Recipe

How To Make African Black-eyed Pea Soup

A hearty soup with black-eyed peas, vegetables, and flavorful spices.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add the carrots, celery, and red bell pepper and cook for 5 more minutes.

  3. Stir in the cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas and add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth.

  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or until the peas are tender.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 263 kcal
  • Total Fat : 8g
  • Saturated Fat : 1g
  • Sodium : 1007mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 39g
  • Dietary Fiber : 12g
  • Sugar : 8g
  • Protein : 10g
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