A Southern Grace: Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Soup

Black-Eyed Pea and Ham Soup

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Serves 6-8
Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chopped kale
Directions:
To the bowl of your slow cooker, add the onions, carrots, celery, ham, chicken broth, bay leaves, and spices.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Add the black-eyed peas and kale and cook for 30 minutes to an hour more.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2½-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas and ham hock are very tender.
Remove the bay leaves and serve.

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