Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 large onion, diced1 large carrot, sliced1 stalk celery, sliced4 cloves garlic, sliced1 sprig fresh thyme1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes5 cups chopped collard greens, or kale leaves (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed
Directions
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Increase heat to high and add broth, tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in collard greens (or kale), reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the thyme sprig. Stir in black-eyed peas; remove from the heat and cover.

4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HLKLJGK.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 179.2
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 367.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

Member Reviews
  • IMIURUOIC
    Really like this one. Keep em coming!!! - 3/15/12