SHAMROCKS π, leprechauns and green hats, shirts and green beer. On March 17th. the Irish and as it seems the rest of English speaking world celebrate St. Patrick’s life with green beer, bacon and cabbage. St Patrick (c.β385Β β c.β461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
March is the month of good luck and good wishes.
My cauldron may not be filled with gold. It is filled with GOOD LUCK SOUPπ! Here’s hoping!
Good Luck Soup is traditionally served on New Year’s day. This soup is enjoyed during St Patrick’s day celebrations.
Collard greens represents financially prosperity. Black-eyed peas is the symbol of prosperity brought to us from the shores of Africa to their U.S. counterparts.
Good Luck Soup
INGREDIENTS
β’ Chop the collards first.1-2 bunches of collard greens ( You decide how much you want – more is good)
β’ 1 large onion (or 2 medium onions).
β’ 5 cloves of garlic
β’ 3 tablespoons of olive oil
β’ 1 tsp. chili powder
β’ 1 tbsp. smoked paprika (heaping)
β’ 2 tsp cumin seeds (smash, do not grind)
β’ 1 tbsp. cinnamon (heaping)
β’ 10-15 green or white cardamon pods*
β’ 2-3 14-16 fl oz drained cans black eyed peas [baby Lima beans, navy beans, cannellini beans, chick peas ]Mix ‘n Match
β’ 1 can crushed tomatoes with 2 (tomato) cans of water
β’ 3 tsp pink Himalayan salt
β’ A handful of chopped cilantro (or parsley) about 1/2 cup
(add 2 diced carrots for color plus one chopped turnip or yellow carrot).
DIRECTIONS
β’ Rinse and chop collards (Rip or cut out the hard center stem). Assemble and mix your dry spices in one bowl
β’ Add oil to your dutch oven (or heavy pot). Add chopped onions, heat until translucent. Add spices and mix quickly.
β’ Add chopped garlic and blend together. [ Add more oil if ingredients start to dry up ].
β’ Add 2 cans of drained black-eyed peas (or mixed beans) Optional: Add a third can for extra luck!
β’ Add chopped collards [collards are different sizes. Make sure your ratio is good. About 50:50; collards:beans]
β’ Add chopped carrots+ turnip and 1 can of tomatoes + 2 cans of water. (more water if soup looks more like a stew)
β’ Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
β’ Add pink salt and chopped cilantro in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
β’ Optional: Add about 1 tsp. of thyme, rosemary and/or 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes.
We need as much luck and joy as we can get. Good Luck Soup can by eaten all year round not just on January 1st. or St. Patrick’s Day. If you have a smidgen of faith or a lot of faith enjoy this “lucky” soup all year around, and may your wishes and good fortune follow you!
GOOD LUCK! π
Simply Splendid Food 
Anything with the ingredients you listed just has to bring you luck and good health!
Thank you!
Joanna
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That is so kind to say. I’m hoping too!!!
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Such a lovely soup! And now I want those orange beards!
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I got the idea of adding diced turnips …from you!!! π Cheers! Eva
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Glad to be of assistance my friend!
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Good Timing! Love soup! Plus I need as much luck as I can get! π
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What an impressive luck of a green draw. Youβre an early starter with all of the right shamrocks! Fun yumms! π
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I always look forward to hearing your witty and wonderful comments. Cheers My Friend! π Have a lucky day! π
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This looks tasty and healthy! Thanks for the recipe. Hope you have a great Saint Paddy’s Day!
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Thank you Mark..same to you! βοΈ
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Great soup idea. I will make this soup with the black eyed peas. Can I use Swiss chard instead of collard green?
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Yes of course! Any greens such as kale are good! π
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I heard you have to make your own luck. If making your luck is by making Good Luck Soup..then I have made my luck!!! Happy St. Paddy;s day!!!
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