Description
A hearty and comforting stew featuring creamy black-eyed peas, savory sausage, and fresh kale, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
- 1 lb sausage, sliced (smoked recommended)
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cornbread for serving
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until evenly cooked.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in soaked black-eyed peas, broth, diced tomatoes, and thyme; bring to a boil (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped kale and cook for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm with cornbread.
Notes
For best results, soak black-eyed peas overnight to reduce cooking time and enhance texture. Fresh broth is recommended for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg