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Red Peas Soup (with Beans & Meat)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried red kidney beans red peas, soaked overnight
  • 1 lb beef stew beef, beef shank, or beef bones
  • ½ lb salted meat or smoked beef optional but traditional
  • 10 –12 cups water or beef broth
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • 1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash cubed
  • 1 cup dumplings spinners or flour dumplings
  • 2 scallions green onions, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper whole
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Colander
  • Large bowl (for soaking beans)

Method
 

Soak the Beans:
  1. Rinse beans thoroughly and soak overnight in plenty of water. Drain before cooking.
Prepare the Meat:
  1. Rinse beef and salted meat. Cut into medium chunks.
Start the Base:
  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Add Beans and Meat:
  1. Add soaked beans, beef, and salted meat to the pot. Stir well.
Add Liquid:
  1. Pour in water or broth until ingredients are fully submerged.
Season and Simmer:
  1. Add thyme, scallions, Scotch bonnet, spices, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60–90 minutes.
Add Vegetables:
  1. Add carrots, potatoes, and pumpkin. Continue cooking until tender.
Add Dumplings:
  1. Drop dumplings into the soup and cook for 15–20 minutes.
Adjust Seasoning:
  1. Taste and adjust salt and spices as needed.
Finish:
  1. Remove Scotch bonnet and thyme stems. Stir well and let rest before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Facts and Total Calories

(Per Serving – Approximate)
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Sodium: 750mg