5-Star Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe You Can’t Miss! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey leg provides a similar flavor with less fat.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: canned black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: dried black-eyed peas

Canned peas save time and effort while dried peas are more economical.

Heat refined sunflower oil in a pot over medium heat (set stove to 5 or 6 out of 9).

Dice the onion and add it to the pot; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Grate ginger and garlic, then add to the pot; stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add oregano, paprika, chili flakes, ground cumin, and a pinch of cinnamon; stir quickly to avoid burning.

Add 50 g of water and a spoonful of almond butter; stir until combined and creamy.

Grate the carrot, dice the celery and bell pepper; add to the pot and stir; cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.

Add canned diced tomatoes and sugar; mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

Add drained and rinsed black-eyed peas; stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth; turn heat to low and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until creamy.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed (about one level teaspoon).

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