Bush’s^® Ham and Blackeye Pea Soup

Name: Ham and Blackeye Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cans (15.8 oz) BUSH'S® Blackeye Peas, drained; 2 cups cooked ham, diced; 3 cups water; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 large onion, diced; 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1 tsp dried sage; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned spinach, drained; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp lemon juice

The smoky aroma of ham flavors the broth of this comforting soup, while our Blackeye Peas add delicious heartiness.

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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cans (15.8 oz) BUSH'S^® Blackeye Peas, drained
2 cups cooked ham, diced
3 cups water
4 cups chicken stock
1 large onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups frozen or canned spinach, drained
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 cup cooked white or brown rice (optional)

Directions

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker except spinach, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and rice.
Cover and cook 4-5 hours on low.
Stir in spinach, red pepper flakes and lemon juice
Cook an additional 15 minutes.
Stir in cooked rice before serving, if desired.