Zydeco Soup
The black-eyed peas and hominy make this ham soup high in fiber and a satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
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2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
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1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
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1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 ounces cooked ham, diced (1-1/4 cups)
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon each sugar; dry mustard; ground cumin; dried basil, crushed; dried oregano, crushed; and dried thyme, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 15-1/2-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
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1 14-1/2-ounce can golden hominy, rinsed and drained
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1 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
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1 14-ounce can chicken broth
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoons molasses
Directions
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In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook celery, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in ham, paprika, sugar; dry mustard; ground cumin; dried basil, crushed; dried oregano, crushed; and dried thyme, crushed. Cook and stir 5 minutes more.
2.
Stir in black-eyed peas, hominy, undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, and molasses. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 384, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 1627 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Total Sugar 9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 69%, Calcium 13%, Iron 15%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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