Turnip Green Soup Recipe
This turnip green soup recipe celebrates Southern comfort food, combining simple, nutritious ingredients to create a warm and flavorful dish. It’s a hearty, traditional soup that brings the comfort of Southern cooking to your table, and it’s both healthy and filling.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch of fresh turnip greens
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt final seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger final seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin final seasoning
- Optional: red chile flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Add the turnip greens and cook for 2 minutes until they start to wilt.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 2 hours on low heat (or 4-5 hours in a slow cooker).
- For final seasoning, add ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
- Optionally, sprinkle red chile flakes for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors improve if chilled for a day before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with different meats or beans.
- For a vegetarian version, consider using beans or tofu as protein alternatives.
- The soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently to maintain the soup's texture.