Turnip Green Soup

Name: Turnip Green Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (27 ounce) can turnip greens (seasoned); 1 (16 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth (or more, as needed); 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies; 1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained or 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans; 1/2 lb smoked sausage, diced (I like Conecuh brand, original); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons oil; garlic salt; creole seasoning; salt and pepper; Tabasco sauce; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Submitted by MSippigirl

"Don't be skeptical about the odd combination of ingredients, this hearty Southern soup is really quite tasty! Classic or jalapeno cornbread is a must with this."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 (27 ounce) can turnip greens (seasoned)
1 (16 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth (or more, as needed)
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained or (15 ounce) can kidney beans
¹⁄₂ lb smoked sausage, diced (I like Conecuh brand, original)
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons oil
garlic salt
creole seasoning
salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

directions

Chop, slice, dice, or drain everything first.
To a large pot, add the first six ingredients over medium-low heat.
In the meantime, saute the sausage and onion in the margarine until the sausage is lightly browned and onion is desired tenderness. Add it to the turnip pot on stove. Add desired seasonings, to taste.
Simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, adding more chicken broth or tomato juice if needed for consistency.

Questions & Replies

Do you drain greens and beans?

Patty W.

Reviews

This soup is a real keeper. I had to modify it a little according to my ingredients but it's basically the same. I used fresh turnip greens. So I started in the pot with the sausage and onion. I let them brown slightly, then I added the diced greens to the pan and let them wilt a little. Then I added the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer for 1/2 hr. It is colorful and tasty...we loved it.<br/>Thanks!

julkoz
Loved this soup. Followed the recipe and it was delicious but next time I will add another can of rotel, just personal preference. I made it for my 4 grandboys and they loved it We will make it often with cornbread muffins, of course.

Kat259
I've used this recipe several times after the mother in law sent it to me. It is absolutely delicious! Sometimes I use andouille to give it an extra kick and always serve it with sweet cornbread. YUM!

Brooke B.

Tweaks

The first time I made this, I had just bought a rotisserie chicken, so I boned it and added it along with a little extra broth. This will feed a crowd! Everyone loves it!

mpilgrim1