nutritional information

Per Serving :

  • Calories: 161
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 656 mg
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 5 g

Southern New Year’s Day Soup

Southern New Year's Day Soup

Serves 8

Across the South, there are three foods that need to be eaten on New Year’s Day for good luck in the coming year: greens, black-eyed peas, and stewed tomatoes. We’ve thrown them all in this savory soup along with some pasta and Parmesan. Any type of dark, leafy green will work in this recipe.
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 large leek, quartered, white and light green parts chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 1 Tbs. poultry seasoning
  • 8 oz. kale, tough stems removed, leaves cut into 2-inch pieces (4 cups)
  • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • ¾ cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 1 qt. low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup farfalle pasta
  • Shaved Parmesan curls, for garnish

1. Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leek, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic and poultry seasoning, and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in kale, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until leaves are wilted, tossing occasionally.

2. Add diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chiles, black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, and 7 cups water; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in pasta, and cook 7 to 10 minutes more, or until pasta is al dente and black-eyed peas are tender. Serve garnished with Parmesan curls.

January 2009

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Dianna - 2012-12-30 00:15:36

I made this today for the first time, it is delicious! I added a small amount of no chicken chicken broth from the health food store. I think it would have been perfect without it. I am the only vegetarian in the house so I made half the recipe. I could eat this several times a week so I will be making the whole recipe from now on.

Rudie Hansbro - 2012-09-06 22:54:29

I made this soup yesterday and it was great. I through in some red pepper flakes for added spice and wow it was great. We had company today (3/21/2012) and it was a hit with them as well. So I passed on the recipe.

William H. Smith - 2012-03-21 15:09:38

This soup is wonderful! It has become a tradition in our house and I'm sure we will continue to make it every New Year's Day.

Karen A. - 2011-12-30 16:11:02

What a great New Years day recipe! It is for sure on my to do list and thank you so very much for sharing.

Adele Forbes - 2011-12-27 16:41:21

I adore this soup. It's one of hubby's faves. I serve it with cheddar/green chili corn bread muffins. YUM!

Lisa B - 2011-01-30 15:18:24

Poultry seasoning is the secret to great soup! Who knew? This recipe is a winner.

Liz - 2010-09-08 01:19:49

Really hearty, I love this soup, it has so many great flavors. I am sharing it with everyone in my family.

Megan - 2010-01-04 20:59:51

Love this soup! Being Southern, I love the twist on the traditional meal and it's a great way to get my Irish husband to eat is black-eyed peas on New Year's!

Maple - 2009-12-31 04:52:26

I've made this so many times I've lost track. I love kale and leeks. This soup has a great blend of textures and flavors. I'm making it this year for New Years dinner.

Lindsay Reed - 2009-12-30 18:44:54

I had kale from my co-op and made this soup. It was a huge hit! it is now a staple.

lisa - 2009-08-15 16:23:31

such a great recipe! Love the black eyed peas. the leftovers are just as good

Samantha - 2012-01-17 02:23:16

This was a huge hit, thank you! My vegetarian friends went home with leftovers and the recipe. :o) I used mini farfalle noodles - they fit nicely on a soup spoon.

kathy - 2012-01-02 14:16:44