Gluten-Free Black-Eyed Pea and Cauliflower Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 49 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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