By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 29, 2020
Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup with smoked sausage and veggies is so comforting and delicious. It’s made in under 20 minutes and is sure to please the entire family. We make this every New Years Eve and it’s one of our favorite traditions, bringing in good luck and vibes.
Black Eyed Peas in an Instant Pot
Making Black Eyed Peas is a must for ringing in the New Year. Every New Years Eve we make this Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup.
It’s super simple, delicious, and so comforting. Black Eyed Pea Soup is an amazing tradition to make each and every New Years Eve. Tradition says it ushers in good luck for the year to come, and after 2020, we all need that!
Why you’ll love this Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup:
- Instant Pot Recipe : All you need is 20 minutes and your handy dandy instant pot. So simple!
- So flavorful: This soup recipe is packed with so much flavor from smoked sausage, veggies, black eyed peas, and more!
How to Make Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
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- Prep the instant pot and saute the vegetables.
- Add the smoked sausage and brown.
- Add the chicken stock and black eyed peas.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Release the pressure.
- Serve and enjoy!
What are Black Eyed Peas?
Black eyed peas are not actually peas; they are a type of bean (close enough though, right?). They get their name from the dark, black spot in the middle of the otherwise light-colored bean.
They’re known as “peas” because they come from a cowpea plant. There you have it!
Why do people eat Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day?
Its a tradition in the South to eat Hoppin’ John (or black eyed pea soup) on New Years Day to bring prosperity for the year to come. I think its a fun tradition, and we’re lucky that Black Eyed Pea Soup just happens to be delicious!
I keep it easy by making Black Eyed Pea Soup in the Instant Pot. 20 minutes and I can capture the tradition!
How long does it take to cook Black Eyed Peas
Traditionally, making black eyed pea soup can take over 2 hours. Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas takes only 20 minutes from start to finish!
More Soup Recipes we Love
This Black Eyed Peas Soup is outstanding, but be sure to try these other favorite soup recipes this Winter as well!
Chicken Mac and Cheese Soup (Macaroni Soup)
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Pie Crust Crackers
Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Mom’s Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crostini
White Bean Parmesan Soup
Bacon Corn Chowder Recipe
Instant Pot Recipes
Are you new to the wide world of Instant Pot Recipes? Try these other favorites. Once you break that baby in, you’re going to be hooked!
- Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
- Instant Pot Chili
- Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken
- Instant Pot Pot Roast
- Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Instant Pot Ribs
- Instant Pot Beef Stew
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ▢ 1 onion chopped
- ▢ 1 rib celery chopped
- ▢ 1 carrot chopped
- ▢ ½ cup cabbage shredded
- ▢ 1 12 ounce link smoked sausage, sliced
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 5 cups low sodium chicken stock
- ▢ 2 cups canned or frozen black-eyed peas rinsed (if using canned beans)
- ▢ 2 14.5 ounces cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- ▢ 2 cups kale center stems removed, chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ▢ 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce depending on spice preference
- ▢ 1 bay leaf – remove afterward
- ▢ 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ▢ ½ teaspoon cumin
- ▢ Salt and pepper to taste optional
- ▢ Chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté. When hot, add the olive oil and heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrot, and cabbage. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions start getting soft.
- Add the sliced sausage and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, kale, parsley, hot sauce, bay leaf, red wine vinegar and cumin.
- Press “cancel” to turn off the sauté function. Press “manual” and use the “+” and “_” buttons to set the Instant Pot to cook for 5 minutes. Set the valve to seal.
- When the instant pot beeps and the “L000” screen comes up, do a quick release by carefully turning the valve to let the steam out.
- Remove the bay leaf and add salt and pepper to taste, optional.
- Serve warm and sprinkle on optional chopped parsley.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- ½ cup cabbage shredded
- 1 12 ounce link smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups canned or frozen black-eyed peas rinsed (if using canned beans)
- 2 14.5 ounces cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups kale center stems removed, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce depending on spice preference
- 1 bay leaf – remove afterward
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste optional
- Chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté. When hot, add the olive oil and heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrot, and cabbage. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions start getting soft.
- Add the sliced sausage and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, kale, parsley, hot sauce, bay leaf, red wine vinegar and cumin.
- Press “cancel” to turn off the sauté function. Press “manual” and use the “+” and “_” buttons to set the Instant Pot to cook for 5 minutes. Set the valve to seal.
- When the instant pot beeps and the “L000” screen comes up, do a quick release by carefully turning the valve to let the steam out.
- Remove the bay leaf and add salt and pepper to taste, optional.
- Serve warm and sprinkle on optional chopped parsley.
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
