Ingredients for Zydeco Soup
- 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- Green Sweet Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- Olive Oil
- Cooked Ham
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Ground Cumin
- Dried Basil
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Thyme
- Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Black Eyed Peas
- Yellow Hominy
- Diced Tomatoes
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- Fresh Parsley
- 1 tablespoon molasses
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How to Make Zydeco Soup
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add 2 celery stalks (finely chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced).
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in 1 cup diced ham, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed), 1 cup hominy (canned, drained), 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 4 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon molasses.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the Dutch oven, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until flavors have melded.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
21g
Carbs
15g
