### Creamy Curried Black Eyed Pea Soup: A Tasty and Simple Recipe
What’s that? You want a simple, tasty soup that nearly prepares itself and fulfills all of your biggest dreams!? Us too! While we can’t promise this Creamy Curried Black Eyed Pea Soup does all of that, it comes pretty close!
This soup is crafted with straightforward techniques in 1 pot using ingredients traditionally consumed on New Year’s Day to attract good fortune and wealth. We believe it will become your new go-to for everything from ringing in the new year to snow days, meal prepping, weeknights & more!
#### Recipe Inspiration
We’ve been avid fans of black eyed peas ever since we developed our Smoky Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe. So when we noticed our incredibly inventive friend Todd (@turnipvegan) made a Curry Black-Eyed Pea Bowl recipe, we knew we had to give it a shot! And it certainly did not let us down.
After some adjustments, we arrived at our inspired, brothier, 1-pot version, which features more of an Indian-inspired flavor profile! Shall we show you how it’s done?
#### How to Prepare Curried Black Eyed Pea Soup
This SIMPLE, creamy black eyed pea soup begins with sautéing onion, sweet potato, and red bell pepper, which establishes a naturally sweet foundation. Then, we incorporate minced garlic, grated ginger, a generous dose of our favorite homemade curry powder, and red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Don’t forget the salt, too, and you’ve got the base of a seriously tasty soup!
Next, we elevate the flavor with coconut aminos and mix in vegetable broth along with coconut milk, which adds creaminess without being as heavy as a curry. Just a creamy, comforting soup!
After that, it’s time to incorporate the black eyed peas. One of the great things about black eyed peas is that you can cook them from dried quite quickly, no soaking needed! Of course, if time allows, feel free to soak them (just use a little less broth and anticipate a shorter cook time). Another option to speed things up: Use drained and rinsed canned black eyed peas!
After simmering until your black eyed peas are tender and the flavor of the broth has developed, your soup is ready for the finishing touches: chopped kale for a splash of green vitality and freshly squeezed lime juice for a zesty kick.
#### What Pairs Well with Black Eyed Pea Soup
This soup encompasses all the components of a fulfilling, 1-pot meal: protein + fiber from the black eyed peas, complex carbohydrates from the sweet potato, and kale for added nutrients! However, it is also fantastic with any of these accompaniments:
– Rice
– Cornbread
– Toasted bread
We can’t wait for you to taste this soup! It’s:
– Creamy
– Brothy
– Naturally sweet (from vegetables!)
– Easy to whip up
– Satisfying
– Comforting
– Budget-friendly
– SO tasty!
This would be an ideal meal to savor on New Year’s Day, or any brisk winter day! It also freezes nicely, so you can prepare a batch and thaw it later when you need something ultra-quick + nourishing!
#### More Creamy 1-Pot Soups
If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy the soup season, friends!
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### Recipe: Creamy Curried Black Eyed Pea Soup
**Servings:** 4 (~2-cup servings)
**Prep Time:** 15 minutes
**Cook Time:** 45 minutes
**Total Time:** 1 hour
#### Ingredients
– 1 Tbsp olive, coconut, or avocado oil
– 1 large onion (white or yellow), diced
– 1 large white (Japanese) sweet potato, cubed into 1-inch pieces
– 1 large red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4-inch cubes
– 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
– 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
– 2 Tbsp DIY curry powder (or store-bought)
– 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
– 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt (based on the saltiness of your broth)
– 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
– 1 cup dried black eyed peas (or two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
– 3 cups chopped kale, stems removed
– 1-2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
#### Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once heated, add the onion, sweet potato