Quickie Hoppin John Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quickie Hoppin' John Soup, a hearty Southern-inspired recipe that combines rich, smoky flavors with vibrant vegetables and tender black-eyed peas. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 35 minutes, featuring savory smoked sausage, fresh aromatics like onion, bell pepper, and celery, and a base of chicken broth seasoned with paprika and thyme. A scoop of cooked white rice adds satisfying texture, while a garnish of fresh parsley brings a touch of brightness to every bowl. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make soup is a nourishing and flavorful way to celebrate tradition or simply enjoy a quick weeknight meal. Keywords: quick soup recipe, Hoppin' John soup, Southern-inspired soup, black-eyed pea soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with their juice
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes with their juice, cooked sausage, rice, bay leaf, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3225 grams (3225.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2275

Total Fat 96.50g	124%
Saturated Fat 29.40g	147%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 160mg	53%
Sodium 9176mg	399%
Total Carbohydrate 247.60g	90%
Dietary Fiber 36.50g	130%
Total Sugars 34.20g
Protein 102.40g	205%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 494mg	38%
Iron 25mg	139%
Potassium 4405mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 43.7%