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Collard Green Soup

A hearty Southern soup featuring tender collard greens, white beans, and smoky sausage in a savory broth.

60 minEasyServes 6310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb collard greens, chopped
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and an internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1 lb chopped collard greens, 2 cans rinsed cannellini beans, 6 cups chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until greens are tender.

  6. 6

    Return 12 oz sliced smoked sausage to the pot, stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and simmer for 2 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Collard Green Soup?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (25 minutes): "Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until greens are tender."

What internal temperature should Collard Green Soup reach?

For Collard Green Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Collard Green Soup?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Collard Green Soup uses 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed.

How hot is Collard Green Soup?

Moderately. The heat in Collard Green Soup comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Collard Green Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Collard Green Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage and the broth.

Can I freeze Collard Green Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Collard Green Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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