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Southern Greens Soup

Louise "Lou" Fuller | September 7, 2016

This recipe is from Louise S. “Lou” Fuller, wife of Ed Fuller, president of the National Cornbread Festival, which is held each year in Lodge’s hometown, South Pittsburg, Tennessee. To no one’s surprise, Lou likes to serve this with hot cornbread!

Level
Intermediate
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Serves
4
SOUTHERN GREENS SOUP

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 package Knorr's dry vegetable soup mix
  • 2 pounds turnip greens, washed well, drained, and chopped
  • 1 20-ounce can white beans, drained
  • 1 14-16-ounce package Polish sausage, sliced

Directions

  1. In a 7 Quart Dutch Oven over medium-high heat, cook the onion in the oil until softened, stirring a few times. Add the water and soup mix and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. 
  2. Add the turnip greens and simmer 10 minutes. 
  3. Add the beans and sausage and simmer until the greens are tender, about another 15 minutes. If you want it more “soupy,” add hot water.

SOUTHERN GREENS SOUP

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Contributed By: Louise "Lou" Fuller

Lou Fuller is a contributor for A Skillet Full and The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook. She is the wife of Ed Fuller, the first president of The National Cornbread Festival. 

 

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