This classic Erbsensuppe is thick, smoky, and deeply comforting, with yellow split peas cooked down into a velvety broth around tender vegetables and savory ham. Marjoram and bay give it the unmistakable warm, old-fashioned aroma of a proper German pea soup.

Hoppin' John is comforting, savory, and deeply satisfying: tender black-eyed peas simmered with smoky ham hock, aromatic onion and celery, and ribbons of collard greens, all served with fluffy white rice. The finished dish is lightly brothy, rich with pork flavor, and balanced by the earthy sweetness of peas and greens.