I know that many of you like me are on the run & are always looking for quick and easy recipes. I have one for you! Here’s another great recipe that a friend at work shared with me, so I’m passing it on to my friends. I know I’m always looking for good recipes that can be cooked ahead I don’t know about you, but if I can put something in the crockpot & come home to a good meal, that makes me a very happy girl! This is one of those easy, one pot meals that will have your hubby coming back for seconds. I know mine did! If you like all the ingredients in this, you’ll have to try it. I promise…it’s so easy & the crockpot does all the work for you.
It’s called Hoppin’ John Chowder & only has a few ingredients, but they really blend together well for some real comfort food. We finally have a chill in the air & I think that Fall is really here now, so this dish is perfect. It’s a bit Cajun & has a little bite, so if you don’t like hot things, you will probably want to find a milder sausage and get the mild Rotel tomatoes. We both like things a little spicey, so this was just right for us.
Hoppin’ John Chowder
4 cans black-eyed peas
2 cans Rotel tomatoes (they come in mild or regular, which is fairly hot)
1 can beef broth
1 cup water
1 lb. smoked sausage (I used Cajun sausage, Savoie at Publix, but any smoked will do)
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder (I used garlic salt, didn’t have the powder)
Throw all of that in the crockpot & simmer for 6 hrs. on low. The last 1/2 hour add 1 or 2 (I did 2) bags of those rice bags (open the bag & dump in) & simmer on high for 1/2 hour. Now enjoy!
the feathered nest says
I’ll definitely give this a try with the milder sausage and rotel. DH & I like it spicey but the kid doesn’t care for spice (most kids don’t). I love crock pot recipes! Saturdays are usually so busy that I try to use my slow cooker on that day. Have you tried Tina’s Taco Soup that she posted a while back? Thanks for the recipe and have a great weekend ( I guess you’ll be painting!).
Manuela
KristenfromNY says
That looks yummy, Rhoda. I’ll have to try this recipe, it sounds like one my hubby would like too. I’ve made your banana bread recipe a few times now, and it’s great. As always, I enjoy seeing your projects and the eye candy you post.
kari says
This sounds great, I will definately have to try it. Crock pot recipes are the greatest.
PAT says
This looks great, Rhoda. I love crock pot cookin’!
Pat
Alice says
They always say we eat with our eyes first. My eyes say YUM!
Sandi McBride says
Now that is a good looking dish…I love Hoppin John, so this should be a winner!
ShabbyInTheCity says
Mmm some people have it on New Years!
Nunnie's Attic says
Sounds delish! We like hot things. Well, my husband, oldest son and I do. My youngest son, not as much. So I think I would do one can of each. Now, I don’t buy rice bags. But I have both regular and minute rice on hand. Which one is more comparable? Thanks for the recipe!!
Love,
Julie
Kari & Kijsa says
I think that I will make that tonight….better start now…I’m off to the store for some ingredients!!!
smiles, kari and kijsa
Anonymous says
This is very similar to what one of the dishes I serve every New Year’s Day. Yummy! Will have to try the soup version….
MimiG
PamperingBeki says
Oh YUM! Rhoda, this is right up my alley. Thanks!
Deb says
Hi Rhoda
My husband & son would LOVE this chowder recipe. It looks delicious!
Rosemary says
Sounds great Rhoda!
Just the thing for a cold night.
Thanks,
Rosemary
Mary says
Wow, that sounds delicious! I will definitely try it!
xoxo,
Mary
Cottage Contessa says
hhhmmmmm looks delicious! I have never owned a crock pot, but I am thinking that I’ll have to shake my tail feather and get hopping to the store to buy one asap so I can try this!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Maureen says
Hey Rho..that chowder sure looks great, as does the spread for your open house! The arrangements are so pretty. I love curly willow! I’m also sucker for olives! We’re thinking in the same mode again! Last week I made a big pot of 15 bean soup-the recipe was on the bag that the beans are sold in-Cajun 15 Bean Soup! We ate it for three days! Thank goodness we’re not strangers to Beano! 🙂
Maureen
Dena ~ swaddlecottage says
Hi Rhoda,
I am always on the lookout for a new recipie and this is one that I know my guys will enjoy. Thank you so much for passing it along!
Hugs,
Dena
justabeachkat says
I love using my crock pot. It’s so comforting to walk in the door and smell dinner and having it ready quickly. This will be perfect on a cold winter night. Thanks. BTW, did you cook your rice bags first?
Hugs!
Kat
Naturegirl says
Rhonda any recipe cooked in the crock pot I find delicious and easy!Thanks for sharing this one!hugs NG
Joy says
That looks so delish Rhoda – thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂