Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Collard Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

A hearty stew blending black-eyed peas and collard greens with smoky spices, perfect for a comforting home-cooked meal. This Southern American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs dried black-eyed peas, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 14 oz can diced canned tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups chopped collard greens
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black-eyed peas and soak in enough water to cover overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas, 14 oz diced canned tomatoes with juices, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups chopped collard greens, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Continue cooking uncovered for 15 minutes until greens are wilted and tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to brighten flavors, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.