New Years Good Luck Soup

29 Dec New Years Good Luck Soup

In some cultures, it is believed that eating black eyed peas on New Years brings prosperity and good luck in the new year. It appears this started in the days of the Civil war and, in Southern states, the black eyed peas are made with ham hocks and greens and served with corn bread. Even though I am not from the south, a few years ago I started this tradition in my house. I swapped out the ham hocks for smoked turkey sausage and serve it with a dark green salad. I figure a little good luck can’t hurt.

Here’s my recipe, hopefully it will bring you luck and prosperity in the new year.

Black Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients

1 pound dried black eyed peas

1 pound spicy sausage (I used a turkey kielbasa)

6 cups broth (vegetable, chicken or turkey)

1 yellow onion, diced

2-3 medium carrots, diced

2-3 medium celery stalks, diced

1 bell pepper, seeded and diced

4 cloves garlic, pressed

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

– The night before: soak beans for 8-10 hours: rinse dried beans in colander, then place in large bowl with 6-10 cups of water. Cover with a clean towel or wrap and let sit on countertop overnight. In the morning, drain the beans and give a quick rinse.

• Heat dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil then carrots, onion, pepper and celery. Saute until onions are translucent. Add garlic and continue sautéing for 1-2 minutes. Add beans, sausage, herbs and spices, give a quick stir. Pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer, covered for 3-4 hours. Serve with hot sauce.

OR

• Place all ingredient in a slow cooker, stir to combine. Cook on low for 8 hours, high for 6 hours.

Serves 6-8

Calories 329 * Fat 15g * Carbohydrates 18g (fiber 5g * sugar 5g) * Protein 16g

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