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Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham Hocks and Creme Fraiche Recipe

Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Ham Hocks and Creme Fraiche

Emeril Lagasse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: An Elegant Soul

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  • on January 30, 2012

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    Yum! I have made this with diced ham and ham hocks; hocks are better; but if you're in a hurry make it in 30 minutes by using frozen organic black eyed peas (whole foods and a quality lighted smoked ham dice. I also have made variations adding some fresh chopped spinanch and/or diced tomatoes. Taste and add salt just before serving. some ham is saltier than others. Try a little finely grated parmesan on top. Or serve over rice for "hoppin john". I made it for my book club this week and it was a 5 star hit.

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  • on February 20, 2011

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    Followed this recipe to a T. I was a little skeptical as I have never cooked a ham hock before, but I am more than pleasantly surprised! Family agrees - best soup I've ever made - it's a keeper :

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  • on April 09, 2010

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    This is a great way to eat Black-Eyed peas. I had it over Black Skillet Cornbread. Next time, I'll have to try it over rice.

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  • on October 23, 2009

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    I tried this recipe and I was blown away!!! It is flavorful and I used neckbones and it worked good with it. I am asian american and it was my first time to attempt a southern recipe. I had brought some at work and my african american friends were impressed!!! Everyone took some home to eat also!!! highly recommended!

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  • on August 17, 2009

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    I don't even like black eye peas!!! This recipe has so many layers of flavor but I could eat this one a week and never get bored. Don't by pass this recipe, it is one of the best things that I have EVER eaten.

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  • on February 26, 2009

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    It doesn't get better than this. Tastes great and is easy to put together. Serve it over rice with cornbread on the side is a must.

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  • on January 01, 2009

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    Made this today for New Years Day and wow! was much better than I had expected. Let it cook down so you can mash some of the peas to thicken the soup. Also, watch the amount of salt you add. Mine seemed a bit too salty. Otherwise this is great start for the beginning of a new year!! PS I didn't make the creme fraiche, I guess sour cream would suffice as a substitute.

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  • on December 14, 2008

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    I used a smoked turkey leg with a lot of meat on it and it was absolutely the best soup I'd had in ages! I reduced the liquid a bit as I like my "soup" a little more hearty. It was just awesome and made the house smell so good. Such a great recipe for a cold winter day!

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  • on September 08, 2008

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    I made this Sunday. Outstanding! Looks great, tastes great. I didn't have hamhocks, but I had a couple of ham bones from two spiral-cut hams I'd done last Christmas, and it was time to get them out of the freezer and make them into something. This recipe filled the bill. I'll be eating more of this soup over the next month or so.

    Emeril rocks!

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  • on February 01, 2008

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    This was such a good dish, especially with the cornbread with crawfish recipe, for the cold wintery evenings here in Northern Indiana. Comfort food full-tilt! I took left-overs into work for lunch and everyone stopped to ask what smelled so wonderful. Most asked for the recipe. Thanks

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