Heat oil in a 6-qt. Dutch oven. Add ham and onion, celery and carrot blend. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until ham begins to brown and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and green chilies, 1 tsp. smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Reminiscent of Hoppin’ John, this black-eyed pea soup has all of the spicy goodness of the classic Southern dish, but with a soup twist. Serve with cornbread for a warm, cozy dinner.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil | ||
| 1 (8-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee diced cooked ham, drained | ||
| 1 (7.6-oz.) container Hy-Vee Short Cuts diced onion, celery, carrot blend | ||
| 1 (10-oz.) can Hy-Vee diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained | ||
| 1 tsp. smoked paprika, plus additional for garnish | ||
| ½ tsp. Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning | ||
| 1 (32-oz.) container Hy-Vee 33% less sodium chicken broth | ||
| 2 (15-oz.) cans no salt added black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed | ||
| ½ (8.8-oz.) pkg. Gustare Vita ricotta, cheese & spinach tortellini | ||
| 2 c. lightly packed baby spinach, plus additional for garnish |
Things To Grab
- 6-qt. Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Serving bowls
Directions
Add broth, black-eyed peas and tortellini to tomato mixture. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Add 2 cup spinach; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more or until spinach just beings to wilt.
To serve, garnish with additional smoked paprika and spinach, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
220 Calories per serving
1 1/4 cups
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 13g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 6%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%