Decided to try modifying and combining a couple of recipes I found online. I think I'll call it Sweet & Spicy Veggie Soup (I know - how creative!)
1/2 Roasted Red Bell Pepper
Broil cut side down, sprayed with olive oil cooking spray, cool, and peel the skin. Dice
1/2 Cups Diced Carrots
1 Small Bulb of Diced Fennel (could use celery, but the sweetness of the fennel is wonderful!)
1/2 Yellow Onion Diced (Vidalia would be tasty in season!)
Saute carrots, fennel and onion in 2 Tblsp of Olive Oil
1 Medium Sweet Potato Diced (After microwaved without skin for 4 minutes)
1 1/2 Cups Uncooked Black Eyed Peas
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes
2 Cups Chicken Broth
6 Cups Water
Spices
1 Tblsp Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp Basil
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Parsley
After rinsing and sorting black eyed peas, place them, water and chicken broth in stock pot on high. Once a rolling bowl is reached add sauted onion, fennel and carrot. Turn heat to medium, cover and cook 20 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes and spices. Continue cooking for a minimum of 15 minutes (can simmer all day - smells delish!)
Serve with a great bread, like pumpernickel. Leftovers can be frozen.
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