Pigeon Pea Soup | Chef Charlene | Fit Food | Namdevco | Cup of Joe Christmas

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Black-eyed peas offer similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be fresher and more flavorful.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bay leaf; sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add celery, sweet potato, and pumpkin; sauté until caramelized and fragrant.

Add leftover ham and mix everything together.

Add pigeon peas and black pepper; season with Italian seasoning, adobo, garlic salt, and sugar.

Add tomato paste (or ketchup) to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of coconut milk and 2 cups of water; mix well.

Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.

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