Merry Christmas, friends! Â I hope your day is filled with love, laughter and delicious food with your loved ones. Â Today I’m sharing an easy (and delicious!) recipe perfect for New Year’s Day: Â Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens and Sausage.
This soup is full of all the good stuff that’s perfect for New Year’s Day:Â black-eyed peas, collards, smoked sausage, vegetables and seasonings. Â It would be perfect with cornbread, French bread or even a grilled cheese sandwich… and it’s even better reheated the next day!
Growing up in the south, it’s totally unacceptable NOT to have collards and black-eyed peas on New Year’s.  My mama even puts a silver dollar in her pot of collards while they cook, because apparently it brings good luck and fortune to do so.  I guess I could have put one in this pot of soup???  🙂
I have to be honest and admit I was a little skeptical about putting collards in a tomato-based soup. Â After eating it, I don’t understand WHY because it was insanely delicious.
I had a few of my deep-rooted southern friends come over the night I made it that loved it too. Â They had never tasted anything like it and asked for to-go bowls to take home with them, so I know you won’t go wrong by making this recipe on New Year’s Day.
May the new year bring you much happiness, love and prosperity. Â Merry Christmas!
More Black-Eyed Pea Recipes You’ll Love
- Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Ham
- Black-Eyed Pea and Sausage Stew
- Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Collard Greens and Sausage
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup peeled and sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 (14 ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups tightly packed chopped collard greens, tough stems removed
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage slices, onions, carrots and celery and cook for approximately 7 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic and thyme and stir to combine.
- Add chicken broth and tomatoes with juice. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add chopped collards and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until collard greens are tender.
- Stir in rinsed black-eyes peas, season with salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Inspired by Eating Well
Patty Kasiewicz
Yummy is all my family says about this soup. We have cornbread or buttered Italian bread to serve with it. Thanks for sharing.
Taylor
I made this soup last night for my fiancé and I. We both loved it! I substituted smoked turkey sausage for the pork. It was flavorful, healthy, and delicious. It was his first experience with collard greens.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so very much, Taylor! So happy both of you enjoyed it… it’s one of my favorites as well. Happy New Year! 🙂
Janell
Oh my goodness!! So yummy. I used spinach instead of collard greens. Easy recipe to follow. No crazy ingredients. Highly recommend!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
So glad you enjoyed it, Janell… thanks! Happy New Year! 🙂
Rebecca
So Hoppin John without the rice?
Then eat the leftovers the next morning over cornbread for Skipping Jane.
Patty Kasiewicz
We have to watch our carbs. How big would you say is a serving size. If you can please email me. Thank You. LOOKS SO GOOD.!!
Jen
Easy to make and super delish! We just moved to the South, and I wanted to try my hand at preparing black eyed peas and collard greens. Your recipe inspired me! Yum!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Jen… glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year! 🙂
Lee
Very delicious I decided to add white potatoes towards the end.. Delish for an even more wholesome soup!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Lee… Happy New Year!
Brett
I plan to make this today! Have you ever made in the Instant Pot??
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Brett! No I’ve never made this in an Instant Pot. Hope you enjoy it and Happy New Year! 🙂
Jessica
How long can this sit on the stovetop? Want to make sure it has enough flavor and stays hot until we’re ready to eat but doesn’t get mushy! Thanks
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi, Jessica! You can definitely overcook collards to the point that they’re mushy, so I’d be careful about simmering this soup over the recommended time. I’ve always served it immediately (or re-heated leftovers the next day) so I can’t say for sure. I hope you enjoy it. Happy New Year!
Ty
On the stove now with leftover collard greens from Thanksgiving. Looks and smells great, and of course I am sampling it as it simmers. YUMMY
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Ty… What a great idea for leftover collards! I hope you enjoyed it! 🙂
Felicia Haynes
Made this soup yesterday…absolutely delicious!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Felicia! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Betty A.
Made this on New Year’s Day and it was delicious! A great winter soup, very flavorful – will be a go-to in my recipe stash. Thanks so much for sharing and Happy New Year!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
So glad you enjoyed it, Betty! Happy New Year!
Pamela DiCandia
This is delicious ! Can’t wait to share this tomorrow with my family & friends. I did add some leftover diced ham from the holidays. Thanks Blonde Cook!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hey Pamela! Thanks so much and I’m so glad you like it. Happy new year!
Al G
This will be on my stove new years day! A new tradition.
John
Great to make for New Year’s Day. Collards + black eyed peas = double prosperity!!! lol
Sherry wills
I made this soup tonight I didn’t have collard greens, but I used mustard greens instead, it was wonderful. I can’t wait to try it with the collards though!