Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey and Collard Greens

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   In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and sweat the onion, celery and green pepper until softened.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Add the turkey legs, the bouquet garni and the water and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, skimming to remove any foam that rises to the surface.

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   (If the liquid reduces too much, add water as necessary to keep the legs covered.

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   The ideal end result is a flavorful broth.)

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   Add the black-eyed peas, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce and return to a simmer.

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   Remove any foam that rises to the surface and cook until the peas are tender, about 40 minutes.

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   Remove the turkey legs from the pot and, when cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones.

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    Reserve the meat to use as garnish for the soup.

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    Discard bones.

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    While the soup is simmering, cook the greens: Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan, add the onions and crushed garlic.

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    When the onions are tender and the garlic is fragrant add the collard greens, and season with salt and crushed red pepper.

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    Toss the greens to lightly wilt them.

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    Once all of the greens are wilted, add the chicken stock or water.

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    Cover the greens and allow them to steam for 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Remove the greens from the pan using a slotted spoon.

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    Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with the smoked turkey meat and the collard greens.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.