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Quick Hoppin' John Soup

“This is a modification of my father's hoppin' john recipe. The only difference between his and mine is the use of tomatoes. It's a great recipe for the holidays (New Year's) or any time during winter months. There are many versions of this recipe here, but this one is quick so you can throw it together after a long day at work for the whole family to enjoy!”

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2013

quick soaked dry black eyed peas. Then saute' onions, garlic and green pepper, with small tube of Jimmy Deans sausage. Add beans, large can crushed tomatoes & 1 carton organic chicken broth, you can add water also if needed to cover beans. 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 Tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, 1 Tablespoon creole seasoning,1 teaspoon dried sage, some pepper. Put on stove in dutch oven and cook the afternoon away, till soup is the consistency that you like. Used uncle bens boil in bag natural whole grain brown rice to put the Hoppin John on. Very yummy!!

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BadLabLady

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2013

This soup is really terrific. I have been making it for New Years for sevveral years. Use diced tomatoes with jalapenos for an extra kick, andoiulle sausage, onions, green pepper, and celery. I also add a dash or two of cajun / creole season ing. I haven't added garlin and I don't know why but I certainly will next time.

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TERRY T

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

GREAT soup!! I don't like black eyed peas but I loved this! I used Spicy Italian Sausage because my husband and I love the flavor of it. I did what others suggested and added an onion, celery and bell pepper. I also added 2 cloves garlic and used fresh grape tomatoes instead of canned and frozen black eyed peas instead of canned. I used brown basmati rice without seasoning and all chicken broth instead of half water. I know I changed this recipe up quite a bit but I still gave it 5 stars because it is a great base recipe that can be changed up according to your tastes. I will definitely be making this often!

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bctabby

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

My husband loves black-eyed peas, so I tried this recipe out today for him. He loved it! Just used a hot sausage and added celery, onions and garlic. Nice way to warm up on such a cold day.

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gfitzh20

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

I made this recipe to celebrate New Year's day. I can use the luck! It was great. I used Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage. I cooked it with a chopped onion, green pepper, and celery. I drained and rinsed the fat. I was trying to keep the sodium low, but tasty. I used Zatarain's brown and wild rice mix, a 32 oz. box of low sodium chicken broth, 2 cans of Glory brand seasoned low sodium black eyed peas (drained). My tomatoes were organic and lower in sodium. I used 1 1/2 cups of water due to the additional chicken broth. The seasoned black eyed peas really made a difference, I think. They had really good flavor and a nice smoky smell. I didn't use additional salt, but did add some cayenne pepper and a dash of creole seasoning. This really was good. I can see how it could be varied using different meats, beans, and rice mixes. I will definitely make it again.

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Perky1

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

I`m cooking as i type. I can`t wait to get into it. It smell`s like mom`s house. God Bless her she could cook. Love all the ingredient`s. This recipe is a keeper for cold days. I doubled the batch so i can have more that one meal out of it. Love the flavor and all that`s in it. Tim Burr from Belton,Mo

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Timb

Home Town: Belton, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

This recipe was very good and oh so simple. I made it exactly as written and would make it again.

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jhe

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

This was delicious. I didn't use the tomatoes as my husband is not a big fan. This is my new go to soup. Won't be just for New Years. We all need good luck all year!

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Ladylyon

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

I made a vegan version without the sausage. It was quick, easy and satisfying. It will be a good base for other additions and substitutions, so I will definitely make it again.

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