Recipe: Turnip Green Soup

Turnip Green Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy meal. It combines the earthiness of turnip greens with the richness of smoked sausage and a mix of beans, creating a satisfying and comforting soup.

Ingredients List

• 1 can turnip greens
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can tomatoes and green chilis
• 1 can black-eyed peas (drained)
• 1 can great northern beans (drained)
• 1 can chili beans (drained)
• 1 lb smoked sausage
• 1 large onion

Preparation Steps

1. Slice the sausage into ¼ inch “wheels” and finely dice the onion.
2. Saute the sausage and onions in a large skillet until fully cooked.
3. In a large pot, combine turnip greens, chicken broth, tomatoes and green chilis, black-eyed peas, great northern beans, and chili beans. Bring to a boil.
4. Once the sausage and onions are fully cooked, add them to the pot with other ingredients.
5. Cook the soup for about 30 minutes.

Preparation and Cooking Time

• Total Time: Approximately 1 hour

Serving Information

• Serves: 6-8 people

Tips or Variations

• For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
• Add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes for more variety.

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Last Modified: 12/18/2023