Gluten-Free Black-Eyed Pea and Cauliflower Soup

This savory cauliflower and black-eye pea soup topped with bacon is a gluten-free dish that may just bring you good luck in the New Year.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 49 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 4 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 2 (19 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 0.5 pound bacon, sliced into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels.

Step 2

Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, black-eyed peas, and cauliflower florets. Season with black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer soup until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove soup from heat and let cool briefly, about 10 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Top with bacon pieces.