Ginas Hoppin John Soup Recipe

Name: Ginas Hoppin John Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small bunch (about 1 pound) collard greens; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 ounces smoked ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 dried bay leaf; One 15 1/2-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices; 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice; Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco; Dash of Worcestershire sauce; Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping

Servings: persons

1 small bunch (about 1 pound) collard greens
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces smoked ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 dried bay leaf
One 15 1/2-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping

1
Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens.
2
Stack about six leaves on top of each other, roll into a cigar shape, and slice into thin ribbons.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
4
When the oil is hot, toss in the ham, onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, roughly 4 minutes.
5
Sprinkle in the red-pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
6
Add the collard greens, and saute until they begin to soften.
7
Pour in the chicken broth, the bay leaf, the black-eyed peas, and the can of tomatoes with their juices.
8
Bring to a simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
9
Stir the rice into the soup to warm.
10
Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
11
Spoon into bowls, and sprinkle each bowl with Parmesan cheese.

967

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small bunch (about 1 pound) collard greens, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 ounces smoked ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ginas Hoppin John 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.

Ginas Hoppin John Soup

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