BLACK EYED PEA SOUP

Black Eyed Pea Soup image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, 2 cans, do not drain
1 1/2 cups organic potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, do not drain
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced

Steps:

Heat oil in a soup pot, sauté garlic and onion for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients except the parsley. Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce the flame to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Mash the potatoes slightly with a potato masher to thicken the soup. Serve and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 868.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.8