Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Stew with Smoked Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Hearty Southern stew combining tender black-eyed peas and earthy collard greens simmered with smoky sausage and aromatic spices for a warming, flavorful meal. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs dried black-eyed peas, smoked sausage, collard greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 12 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 6 cups, chopped collard greens
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black-eyed peas and soak them in water for 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Step 4: Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
5. Step 5: Add 6 cups chopped collard greens to the pot, stir well, cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.