Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Greens Recipes Healthy Collard Greens Recipes Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea Soup 4.9 (10) 10 Reviews Antioxidant-rich collard greens and fiber-packed black-eyed peas have a starring role in this nutritious soup. There's no need for loads of ham or salt pork--just a small amount of bacon gives it a wonderful smoky flavor. You can skip the bacon and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a great vegetarian dish. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 11, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large carrot, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 5 cloves garlic, (4 sliced and 1 whole), divided 1 sprig fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 5 cups chopped collard greens, or kale leaves (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed 1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed 6 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette, preferably whole-grain, cut on the diagonal 6 tablespoons shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese 2 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped Directions Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Increase heat to high and add broth, tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in collard greens (or kale), reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the thyme sprig. Stir in black-eyed peas; remove from the heat and cover. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Rub each bread slice with the remaining garlic clove. (Discard garlic.) Turn the slices over and top with cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with the cheese toasts and bacon. Tips Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 173 Calories 5g Fat 23g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/3 cups Calories 173 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 9% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 5g Protein 10g 21% Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 3791IU 76% Vitamin C 25mg 28% Folate 74mcg 19% Sodium 762mg 33% Calcium 160mg 12% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 31mg 7% Potassium 380mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved