Welcome the New Year with Black-Eyed Pea Soup
At The Butcher Shop, we believe every meal tells a story, and few dishes embody tradition and good fortune like Black-Eyed Pea Soup. A Southern staple with roots that span centuries, this humble legume has become a symbol of prosperity and resilience, making it a cherished dish on New Year's Day for families across the United States. The tradition of eating black-eyed peas for New Year's is deeply intertwined with history and culture. The custom is thought to have originated in the American South during the Civil War, when Union troops left fields of black-eyed peas untouched, deeming them animal...