Confetti Soup

Mar 21, 2019

This delicious recipe mixes together black-eyed peas, savory smoked turkey ham, fresh vegetables, and a secret ingredient, kale, making this a great soup for bridging from winter to spring – especially on a chilly and wet day when you need a little extra warmth.

Confetti Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Calories: 116
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 teaspoons canola oil
  • 3/4 cup onions peeled, diced
  • 3/4 cup celery diced
  • 3/4 cup carrots peeled, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed whole
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 1 1/2 cups Canned low-sodium black-eyed peas drained, rinsed
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup Extra-lean turkey ham diced 1/4" (6 oz)
  • 1/3 cup fresh kale coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add carrots, salt, pepper, fennel seed, and optional crushed red pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add black-eyed peas and water. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add turkey ham and kale. Cook covered for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat until kale is tender.
  4. Add parsley right before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

Source: Recipe for Healthy Kids Cookbook for Homes  via USDA Mixing Bowl.