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Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Pea Soup

January 22, 2021 by Kimberly Killebrew Ā· 23 Comments

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Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed SoupĀ  Loaded with as much flavor as nutrition, this wholesome black eyed pea soup is packed with healthy ingredients and is positively delicious!Ā  It’s the perfect soup to cozy up to on a cold night!

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Call it want you like – an Italian-influenced Southern dish or a Southern-influenced Italian dish; either way, this black eyed peas soup is quick and easy to prepare and is deliciously satisfying!

Black eyed peas are one of my favorite legumes.Ā  Many other varieties seem to all blend together but black eyed peas have a very unique flavor all to their own.Ā  I love enjoying them in the summer in cool dishes like this Black Eyed Pea Salad or in the winter in the form of soups like today’s featured recipe and also this smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup with Ham.

For this soup we’re using kale but you can use can use any greens of your choice (e.g., collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, beet greens, etc).Ā  I often rotate the greens I use according to what I have on hand in my garden.Ā  Kale over-winters well so it’s a natural choice for this time of year.

If you like hearty, flavorful soups (who doesn’t) we’re confident you’re going to love this soup as much as we do!

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black eyed peas soup sausage kale recipe southern healthy gluten free

Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Peas Soup Recipe

Let’s get started!

In a stock pot, brown the sausage until most of the pink is gone, then add the oil and onions. Ā Cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook another minute.

browning meat onions and garlic

Add the beans, tomatoes and seasonings.

Add the chicken stock. Ā Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the black-eyed peas are soft but not mushy.

add beans spices tomatoes and broth to pot

Your deliciously rich and flavorful broth is ready for the kale!

Add the chopped kale and simmer another 10 minutes.

simmer broth and add kale

Serve sprinkled with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

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For more delicious soups be sure to try our:

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  • Chicken Orzo Soup
  • Ham and Bean Soup
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Beef Barley Soup
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Asian Chicken Soup
  • Wonton Soup
  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Curried Lentil Soup
  • White Bean and Sausage Soup
  • Pozole Rojo
  • Cream of Celery Soup
  • German Potato Soup
  • Italian Wedding Soup
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black eyed peas soup recipe

Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Pea Soup

Kimberly Killebrew
Loaded with flavor and nutrition, this is the perfect soup to cozy up to on cold night!
Print Recipe
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups dried black-eyed peas , soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (click link for best and easy homemade sausage recipe!)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch kale (or greens of choice, e.g., collards, Swiss chard, spinach, etc) , washed, tough stalks removed, chopped
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, brown the sausage until most of the pink is gone. Add the olive oil and onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add all remaining ingredients except for the kale. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the black-eyed peas are tender but not mushy. Add the kale and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
    This soup tastes even better the next day and makes great leftovers!
Keyword Black Eyed Peas Soup
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First published on The Daring Gourmet January 15, 2015

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23 Responses

  1. Dana Jeans says

    December 31, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    How much is a bunch of kale?

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 31, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      Hi Dana, kale in the grocery store comes in a “bunch.” A bunch can vary in size and weight but something in the ballpark of 7 ounces is good. More or less is fine, it doesn’t have to be exact. Really it comes down to personal preference.

      Reply
  2. Gary Davis says

    February 28, 2021 at 11:20 am

    Hey Kimberly…Susan and I made this a few days ago and it was GREAT! I’ve eaten quite a lot of Black Eyed Peas, but never in a soup. Of course,I copied the recipe, and it’s in the soup section of our cookbook. This is a keeper for sure…Thanks for this great recipe.
    Gary

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 28, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      That’s so great to hear, Gary, I’m thrilled that you and Susan enjoyed it, thanks so much! :)

      Reply
  3. Paul says

    February 12, 2021 at 5:27 pm

    Made this for this evening’s dinner. With the cold setting in and snowing outside in the PNW, the wife can’t say enough how much she enjoyed it.

    Warms the soul.
    Great soup Kimberly!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 12, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you, Paul, I’m so glad you both enjoyed it! More snow coming tonight – stay safe and warm!

      Reply
  4. Diana says

    February 8, 2021 at 5:18 am

    The polar vortex influencing this soup choice which will definitely be on the menu this week- has resulted in my morning being -35 C with a -48 wind chill. Coldest morning in quite some time and we are going to need some hearty soup.

    Thanks for all the great recipes and writing.

    D

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:59 am

      Oh my goodness, Diana! YES, I hope you enjoy the hot, hearty soup and stay safe and warm!

      Reply
  5. Kathi says

    February 7, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    I only made a couple of changes: First one, was nix on the Kale (because of my thyroid meds) and changed that to Spinach. The 2nd one I used Better than Bouillon Chicken Base and Hunts canned tomatoes because both a low sodium and have no MSG. The last change is I cooked this in my Power Pro XL Pressure Cooker and had soup in 20 mintues with the black eyes peas nice and tender and the spinach cooked just right which I added and cooked under a second pressure for 5 minutes. Yum!!!!! thanks so much for posting this recipe. It’s delicious and of course great with crusty french bread to dip with.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 7, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      Awesome, Kathi, thanks so much for the feedback and the info about using the pressure cooker!

      Reply
  6. Doug says

    March 23, 2020 at 8:30 am

    I made this before finding an actual recipe for it.
    Mine began with a lg. Bunch of kale, Olive oil three chicken bouillon cubes a can of beer with Italian sausage cut up.
    I cooked this for 10 mins over med heat then added 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 can of black eyed peas, garlic, onion, 2Tbs cumin, 2Tbs turmeric and 2-3 tspn cinnamon.
    I let this summer for 30 mins.
    So good on a cold March day!

    Reply
  7. Olga says

    January 4, 2020 at 10:05 am

    I made this soup. It is absolutely delicious! The whole pot was eaten up within 20 minutes. I will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 4, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Wonderful, thanks so much, Olga!

      Reply
  8. Cindy LeMaster says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    Just seeing this post from a year ago. This soup looks delicious!! Curious if spinach or collard greens can be substituted for the kale.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 7, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      They sure can, Cindy, either will work perfectly!

      Reply
  9. Ozark_Hillbilly says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    Granola Girl made this last night. WOW! It is excellent! She used our homemade chicken sausage which is very low in fat. She also added a couple finely chopped anchovies, as well as some red wine. The broth reminded me of the cioppino base at Cioppino’s in San Francisco. This is such a savory dish. I even had it for breakfast this morning! Another great recipe.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 26, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Nice touches, Ozark Hillbilly, and I’m thrilled you both enjoyed it, thank you!

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:02 am

    Can I use canned Peas? Don’t have over night time.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 2, 2015 at 7:21 am

      Yes, just add them in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

      Reply
  11. Polly says

    January 16, 2015 at 10:55 am

    The picture looks as though black beans have been added. What could the back be that I see in the pic? I am looking forward to making this soup exactly as stated in the recipe!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 16, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Hi Polly, no, there are no black beans in the pictures. Black-eyed peas are white with large black spots on them, so that’s probably what you’re seeing.

      Reply
  12. jesusan says

    January 16, 2015 at 9:05 am

    I’m not a big soup eater, but this one sounds like it’s well worth trying. It would definitely give me a chance to have black-eyed peas again – haven’t had them in years.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 16, 2015 at 10:10 am

      I don’t cook with black-eyed peas very often either, Susan. And I’m not sure why that is, because they’re one of my most favorite beans. With the large stash I have on hand that needs to be used, I now have an excuse to make more meals with them :)

      Reply

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