Heartwarming Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe for Cozy Comfort - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup smoked sausage, cooked and sliced (optional)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)