Dinner for 12
Black-Eyed Pea Soup
$3.35for 4120 minServes 12
Black-eyed peas simmer with bacon, kielbasa, ham hock, vegetables, greens, and potato in seasoned chicken broth.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.62Typical price |
| Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.12Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.04 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
$0.84 per serving$3.35 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- water
- 1 lb dried black-eyed peas
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 polska kielbasa
- as needed extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 large onion
- 2 large carrots
- 2 ribs diced celery
- 1 1/2 cups frozen collard greens
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 large russet potato
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
Steps
- Rinse the black-eyed peas and remove any damaged peas.
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large 8-quart pot over medium heat for 6 minutes, then add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes, adding a little oil if the pot is dry.
- Stir in the peas, chicken broth, water, ham hock, collard greens, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes.
- Add the diced potato and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the peas and potato are tender.
- Remove the ham hock, shred any meat into the soup, and serve hot.
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