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Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale is a hearty, cold weather meal. Serve with some cornbread to mop up

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 1 hour
  • Total 1 hour

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Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale

Everything is cooked in one pot, making clean-up easy. A very good thing during the busy holiday season! Leftovers taste even better as the flavors develop over time.

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale

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Pamela says, “this recipe was so deliciously over the top!!!! will definitely be on my winter rotation.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A combination of smoked sausage and bacon gives this Black-Eyed Pea Stew tons of smoky flavor.

Type Of Sausage To Use

I like to use Andouille Sausage, but you could also use kielbasa.

Use Quality Chicken Broth

The most important ingredient in this stew is the chicken broth. You want to use one with a substantial flavor since it forms the base of the stew. I prefer to use College Inn Broth. College Inn Broth is made with only the highest quality ingredients. Natural chicken, farm-fresh vegetables and the most flavorful herbs and spices are slow simmered for a deeper, richer broth.

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale

Because College Inn Broth is so wonderfully flavored, it saves you steps in the kitchen.

Recipe Tip

You can switch out the kale for collard greens and you have a great New Year’s recipe for bringing good luck in the New Year.

How To Serve

This full-flavored, spicy Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale is the perfect way to heat up a cold night. Don’t forget thecornbread! And to make it even spicier, serve with some pepper sauce.

Storage

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale

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Originally posted November 28, 2017.

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Recipe

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale

Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Sausage and Kale is a hearty, cold weather meal. Serve with some cornbread to mop up the delicious-tasting stew.

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 1 hour
  • Total 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 14 ounces Andouille or Kielbasa smoked sausage (sliced)
  • 4 slices bacon (chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (32-ounce) carton College Inn® Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups dried black-eyed peas (rinsed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch kale (stems removed and roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and bacon and cook until sausage is browned and bacon is crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add onion to the grease in the Dutch oven and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, chicken broth, black-eyed peas, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover partially and cook until black-eyed peas are soft, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Return sausage and bacon to Dutch oven.

  8. 8

    Add kale one handful at a time, stirring it in as you go. Once kale has wilted, it is ready to serve.

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Nutrition

  • Calories383 kcal
  • Carbohydrates34 g
  • Protein19 g
  • Fat19 g
  • Saturated Fat6 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat8 g
  • Trans Fat0.01 g
  • Cholesterol45 mg
  • Sodium1091 mg
  • Potassium683 mg
  • Fiber6 g
  • Sugar6 g
  • Vitamin A2101 IU
  • Vitamin C19 mg
  • Calcium133 mg
  • Iron5 mg