Collard Greens Soup Recipe

Name: Collard Greens Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) ham hock*; 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth; 2 bacon slices, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/3 cup diced onion; 2 celery ribs, diced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 2 (16-ounce) packages fresh collard greens, chopped; 1/3 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) ham hock*
2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth
2 bacon slices, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup diced onion
2 celery ribs, diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
2 (16-ounce) packages fresh collard greens, chopped
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Bring ham hock and broth to a boil in a Dutch oven; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
2
Cook bacon in hot oil in a medium skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
3
Saute onion and celery in drippings 5 minutes or until tender; add bacon.
4
Stir together flour and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Stir into bacon mixture. Stir bacon mixture and collard greens into broth mixture. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until collards are tender.
5
Remove ham hock; cool slightly. Remove meat from bone, discarding bone; dice meat, and return to soup.
6
Stir in whipping cream and remaining ingredients.
7
*8 ounces smoked turkey winds, turkey sausage, or kielbasa may be substituted.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) ham hock*, 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth, 2 bacon slices, chopped, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Collard Greens Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Collard Greens Soup

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