Black-Eyed Pea Chowder Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥄 Yield: 2 quarts
Description
Indulge in the heartiness of Black-Eyed Pea Chowder, a delightful creation perfect for winter gatherings or potluck dinners. This recipe promises a flavorful blend of ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bacon |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Green bell pepper |
| 3-4 | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | Cans of black-eyed peas |
| 1 | Can of stewed tomatoes |
| 2 | Tablespoons dried parsley |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1-2 | Teaspoons black pepper |
Instructions
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Fry the Bacon:
- In a saucepan, fry the bacon until it turns irresistibly crisp. The sizzling aroma will fill your kitchen with anticipation.
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Prepare the Aromatics:
- Remove the bacon from the pan, allowing it to cool slightly before crumbling it into savory bits. Set the crumbled bacon aside for later use.
- Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the delectable bacon drippings. In the remaining drippings, sauté the celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until they tenderize, releasing their aromatic essence into the air.
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Combine and Cook:
- Return the crumbled bacon to the pan, reuniting it with the flavorful mix of ingredients already sautéed to perfection.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas, stewed tomatoes, dried parsley, salt, and pepper, allowing the medley to meld together over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
- As the chowder simmers, its fragrance will beckon all who catch wind of its savory allure.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle this sumptuous Black-Eyed Pea Chowder into bowls, allowing its warmth to embrace you with each spoonful.
- Whether you’re curled up by the fireplace or sharing laughs with loved ones, savor every mouthful of this hearty delight that brings comfort with every bite.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 1605.5
- Fat: 105.9g
- Saturated Fat: 34.9g
- Cholesterol: 154.4mg
- Sodium: 5050.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 108.2g
- Fiber: 23g
- Sugar: 26g
- Protein: 60.6g
This Black-Eyed Pea Chowder recipe is not just a dish; it’s a culinary journey that promises to delight your senses and warm your spirit. Prepare it with love, share it with friends and family, and create cherished memories around the dinner table.
