Hoppin' John Soup (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice) Recipe

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Hoppin' John Soup  (Black-Eyed Peas and Rice)
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Directions:

  1. In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat; saute onion for 1 minute, then add garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  2. Add peas, thyme, and 9 cups chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
  3. Parboil peas, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes; then remove from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the water and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat to simmer and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until almost mushy (1 hour).
  6. In a seperate pot, cook rice according to package directions.
  7. Fry bacon, then add the celery and saute until it's clear.
  8. When rice and celery are done add them to the peas along with all remaining ingredients (including remaining 2 cups broth).
  9. Bring to a boil, and taste for seasoning.
  10. At this point it isn't necessary to continue cooking, but you can cook longer if desired.
  11. Serve with cornbread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 332.22 Kcal (1391 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.84g 26%
Cholesterol 34.96mg 12%
Sodium 1840.11mg 77%
Potassium 457.22mg 10%
Total Carbs 22.13g 7%
Sugars 1.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%
Protein 9.23g 18%
Vitamin C 24.8mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 45.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.03 Kcal (247 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.99g 26%
Cholesterol 6.21mg 12%
Sodium 326.96mg 77%
Potassium 81.24mg 10%
Total Carbs 3.93g 7%
Sugars 0.27g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 4%
Protein 1.64g 18%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 41%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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