Turnip Green Soup
A comforting soup made with earthy turnip greens, savory kielbasa sausage, and hearty beans, perfect for any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 27-ounce cans turnip greens, drained
- 2 14.5-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 package vegetable soup mix (such as Knorr’s)
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s), or to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add kielbasa pieces and chopped onion; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the kielbasa and onion to a plate and set aside.
Soup Base
- In the same saucepan, pour in the chicken broth.
- Add drained turnip greens and great northern beans to the broth.
- Sprinkle in the vegetable soup mix, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, Creole seasoning, salt, and ground pepper.
- Stir well and increase the heat to medium-high to bring to a boil.
Simmering
- Once boiling, return the cooked kielbasa and onion mixture to the saucepan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer uncovered for approximately 2 hours.
Serving
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread or warm cornbread on the side.
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Notes
For a creamier texture, puree a portion of the beans before adding. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. If short on time, simmer for 30 minutes instead of 2 hours.