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Good Luck Soup
TOTAL TIME1 hr 35 mins
SKILL LEVELIntermediate
SERVINGS8
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About this RecipeHearty, homey, and full of flavor—this Good Luck Soup brings together tender greens, creamy beans, and savory Smithfield ham for a bowl that feels like a warm welcome.
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Ingredients
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2 cups, chopped Smithfield Spirals Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham
 
1 lb. Black eyed peas, soaked over night
 
1 tbsp. Olive oil
 
2 Medium yellow onion, chopped
 
2 cloves Garlic
 
1 tbsp. Ham base
 
as desired Hot sauce
 
1 1/2 tsps. Dried thyme
 
1 tsp. Dried oregano
 
64 oz. Vegetable stock
 
1 cup Water
 
1/2 lb. Collard, cut into ribbons
 
as desired Pepper
Directions
1.
In a large stock pot add olive oil.
2.
Stir in onions, garlic, ham base, hot sauce, thyme and oregano.
3.
Saute until onions are translucent.
4.
Add drained black eyed peas, vegetable stock, water and chopped ham.
5.
Simmer until peas are tender.
6.
Approximately 40-50 minutes.
7.
Add collards and simmer an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
8.
Pepper to taste.
9.
Serve hot.
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