Southern Black-Eyed Peas

Southern Black-Eyed Peas are a savory, yet simple way to introduce soulful home cooking into your kitchen. Best of all, these flavors work any time of year!

Course Main

Cuisine southern

Keyword Black eyed peas

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Servings people

Calories 329kcal

Ingredients

1 pound dried black-eyed peas
6-8 cups Chicken broth
2 lb Smoked turkey cut into bits
1 medium Onion chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 Jalapeno diced
1 cup Bell pepper chopped (I used both red and green)
2 Sprigs thyme
Salt to taste
1 Bay leaf
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes hot and shimmering.
Stir in onion and cook until it becomes translucent. About 3 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the bell peppers, thyme, Jalapeno, smoked turkey smoked paprika, and salt. Continue to cook until the vegetables become tender, stirring frequently.
Add the peas and the chicken broth and cook until the peas become tender. Stir and adjust seasoning if necessary.
If you want the sauce a little thick, stir the peas a little longer. Serve with cornbread and collard greens.

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