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Turnip Green Soup

Turnip Green Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup featuring fresh turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and corn, perfect for any season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Comfort Food, Southern
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Ladle
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels
  • 1 cup Dried Black-Eyed Peas
  • 64 ounces Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
  • 1 pound Fresh Turnip Greens Thick stems removed, leaves cut into strips.
  • 1 Tbsp Vinegar Pepper Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ham bone (if using), frozen corn, and dried black-eyed peas. Stir to combine.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add fresh ground pepper. Stir well.
  • Add the turnip greens and stir until they start to wilt.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • After cooking, taste and season with salt if needed. Stir in vinegar pepper sauce before serving.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword healthy soup, Southern Recipe, Turnip Green Soup, Vegetable Soup