Gluten-Free Black-Eyed Pea and Cauliflower Soup
Great way to bring in good luck with the New Years' tradition of eating black-eyed peas!
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- ½pound bacon, sliced into small pieces
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1large white onion, chopped
- 2tablespoons minced garlic
- 1teaspoon dried thyme
- ½cup white wine
- 8cups chicken broth
- 2(19 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1head cauliflower, broken into small florets
- ½teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels.Step 2
Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, and cauliflower florets. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.Step 3
Remove soup from heat and let cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Top with bacon pieces.