Stew season or as the millennials would say “#StewSZN” is here. As New Years Eve tradition demands, I make a hearty bowl of Hoppin’ John Stew to help bring in good fortune, good luck, and prosperity for the new year. How does a stew do that? Well that’s a fantastic question!
A soup take on this traditional Southern side dish that is packed full of black-eyed peas and collard greens to help you bring wealth and prosperity into the new year.
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 carrots peeled and diced
- 1 cup brown Riceland rice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can black eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 1 ham hock
- 16 ounces low sodium chicken stock
- 2 cans 28 ounce Cento San Marzano Whole Tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh collard greens chopped
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In a large Dutch Oven, cook bacon on medium high until cooked thoroughly. Drain on paper towels and reserve 1 TBSP of fat drippings.
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In drippings, saute bell pepper, celery, onion, and carrot until almost tender. Add rice, chicken stock, seasonings, ham hock, and tomatoes to pot. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add bacon and collard greens in, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
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Let sit overnight, or serve immediately.
