Black Eyed Peas in an Instant Pot
Making Black Eyed Peas is a must for ringing in the New Year. Every New Years Eve we make this Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup. It’s super simple, delicious, and so comforting. Black Eyed Pea Soup is an amazing tradition to make each and every New Years Eve. Tradition says it ushers in good luck for the year to come, and after 2020, we all need that!
How to Make Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
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Prep the instant pot and saute the vegetables. Add the smoked sausage and brown. Add the chicken stock and black eyed peas. Cook for 5 minutes. Release the pressure. Serve and enjoy!
What are Black Eyed Peas?
Black eyed peas are not actually peas; they are a type of bean (close enough though, right?). They get their name from the dark, black spot in the middle of the otherwise light-colored bean. They’re known as “peas” because they come from a cowpea plant. There you have it!
Why do people eat Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day?
Its a tradition in the South to eat Hoppin’ John (or black eyed pea soup) on New Years Day to bring prosperity for the year to come. I think its a fun tradition, and we’re lucky that Black Eyed Pea Soup just happens to be delicious! I keep it easy by making Black Eyed Pea Soup in the Instant Pot. 20 minutes and I can capture the tradition!
How long does it take to cook Black Eyed Peas
Traditionally, making black eyed pea soup can take over 2 hours. Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas takes only 20 minutes from start to finish!
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Are you new to the wide world of Instant Pot Recipes? Try these other favorites. Once you break that baby in, you’re going to be hooked!
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