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15) Smoky Ham and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked ham diced
  • 3 cups cooked black-eyed peas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion and carrots for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ham, peas, broth, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  4. Lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, then season with salt and pepper.