Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Stew with Smoked Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A hearty regional stew combining tender sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, and smoky sausage simmered in a spiced tomato broth. This Southern-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs yellow onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes with juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 12 oz smoked sausage (such as Andouille), sliced
• 2 medium (about 2 cups) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: 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.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1 can (15 oz) drained black-eyed peas, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice, and 3 cups chicken broth.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions before serving warm.