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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Recipe by Amy + Jacky | PressureCookRecipes.com
Easy no soak recipe on how to cook Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas. Flavorful hearty soup packed with creamy beans with greens and tender ham. Comforting and nutritious soup not just for New Year's Day!
Servings 4 - 6
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454g) dried black eyed peas , rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 - 2 pounds (680g - 907g) smoked ham hock , cut
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons (15ml - 30ml) olive oil
  • 3 (230g) roma tomatoes , quartered
  • 1 (260g) onion , sliced
  • 6 cloves (25g) garlic , crushed
  • 2 (0.2g) bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5g) ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon (0.6g) cayenne pepper (if you like it a bit spicy)
  • 5.5 cups (1375ml) unsalted chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) fine salt or table salt
  • 2 cups (90g) green collards or kale , chopped
  • Black pepper and salt to taste

Equipment

Instructions

  • Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the black eyed peas under cold running water, then drain well. Cut the pork hock into smaller pieces.
  • Brown Tomatoes and Onions in Instant Pot: Use "Sauté More" function to heat up Instant Pot. Wait until it says "HOT" on the screen (~8mins).
    Add 1 - 2 tbsp (15ml - 30ml) olive oil in Instant Pot. Ensure the whole bottom is coated with olive oil. Add in quartered tomatoes and sliced onion, then saute for 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Saute Spice and Garlic: Add in 6 crushed garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp (5ml) tomato paste, 1 tsp (1g) dried thyme, 1 tsp (3g) smoked paprika, ½ tsp (1.5g) ground cumin, and ½ tsp (0.6g) cayenne pepper. Saute for another minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
  • Pressure Cook Black Eyed Peas: Add in ½ tsp (3g) fine salt and remaining (4.5 cups or 1125ml) unsalted chicken stock, then give it a quick stir. Add in pork hock pieces (including the bone). Add in 1lb (454g) black eyed peas, and make sure they're fully submerged in the cooking liquid.
    If you're using green collards, add them in here. (If you're using Kale, don't add them yet).
    Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.
    1. For Beans With a Bit of Chew: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 12 minutes, then Natural Release for 15 minutes.
    2. For Tender Beans: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 14 minutes, then Natural Release for 20 minutes.
    Open the lid carefully.
  • Season & Thicken Soup: Press "Saute" button to bring it back to a full boil. Stir with a ladle to thicken the soup.
    *Note: The longer you boil the soup, the thicker it will be. The soup will also thicken a bit once chilled to serving temperature.
    Add in kale, then let it boil for 3 - 4 minutes.
    Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and black pepper. (For reference: we added 4 pinches of salt to season properly).
  • Serve: You can serve this deliciously hearty Black Eyed Peas Soup with cornbread! Enjoy~

Notes

1) Smoked Ham Hock: You can substitute it with leftover ham, smoked ham, ham steaks, or ham bone to make this soup. Cook the ham with the beans, so the soup will be more flavorful. If you’re using honey baked ham, keep in mind it’ll add some sweetness to the soup.
  • Cutting the pork hock will add more flavor to the soup. The pork hock will also come out more tender. Be careful and avoid cutting into the pork bone.
2) Unsalted Chicken Stock: We develop recipes with unsalted ingredients so we can better control the flavors. If you’re substituting it with salted chicken stock, keep in mind that the sodium level can vary a lot between different brands. Always taste and adjust accordingly.
3) Cayenne Pepper: Add it if you like your soup to be a little spicy.
4) Collard Greens or Kale: You can omit the greens if you like, it’ll still be tasty!
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Author: Amy + Jacky
Calories: 474kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 1015mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2811IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 5mg