Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea and Sausage Soup

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea and Sausage Soup. This delicious and comforting soup is made in the slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. Packed with black eyed peas, smoked sausage, vegetables, and spices, this soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting meal on a cold winter day. Simply throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do all the work for you!

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups dried black eyed peas, rinsed and sorted
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook the sliced smoked sausage until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In the slow cooker, combine the diced onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic.
3. Add the browned smoked sausage, rinsed black eyed peas, chicken broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir everything together to combine.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 4 hours.
6. Once the soup is cooked, taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
7. Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
8. Serve the Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea and Sausage Soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

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