Best 8 Collard Green Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal that's packed with nutrients? Look no further than collard green soup! Made with humble ingredients like collard greens, smoked turkey, and pantry staples, this classic Southern dish is a true comfort food. In this article, we'll share two delectable recipes for collard green soup: a traditional version and a vegetarian option. Both recipes are easy to follow and bursting with flavor, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week. Get ready to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with this healthy and comforting soup!

Let's cook with our recipes!

COLLARD GREEN AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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A very healthy and tasty soup or vegetable side dish high in protein, fiber, and nutrients. Despite any reservations you might have (as I did!), you will like this dish. It was inspired by a recipe I saw on Dr. Oz's TV show in 2012. Eat as a hearty soup or over a bed of rice. This can serve as a good lunch or, with chicken or fish, as a full dinner meal.

Provided by Sassa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and torn into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, collard greens, vinegar, and Italian seasoning and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until collard greens are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1047 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

LENTIL AND GREEN COLLARD SOUP



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This is a purely Lebanese recipe, which can be eaten cold in summer or hot in winter. Make sure you find the right Lentil type! It's healthy and yummy!

Provided by cook

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
6 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced garlic
⅓ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in onion and salt; cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in lentils, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water, then bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add collard greens, and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes. When the lentils are tender, stir in the collard greens and season with cumin, cinnamon, and garlic; allow to simmer 10 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1778.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CALDO GALLEGO-COLLARD GREEN SOUP



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This has become a family favorite! I have been eating this soup all of my life, growing up in Tampa & Ybor City. I have mastered the recipe to what I think is the best in town. It can be made with out the ham & chorizo, if you wish for a vegetarian soup.

Provided by Bonnie Koon

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 onion, cut in to medium sized chunks
8-10 cloves of garlic, smashed & chopped
1 small ham steak, cubed
1 potato, diced into small cubes
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
5-7 chorizo (4 spanish, sliced & 3 mexican,out of casing)
8 c water
16 oz bag of white beans
1 large bunch of fresh collard greens, cleaned and chopped
salt & pepper to taste
3 Tbsp vinegar, optional (acv or rw)

Steps:

  • 1. Generously coat bottom of pot with olive oil, add next 6 ingredients. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, add remaining ingredients, continue cooking on medium to low heat until beans and collards are tender.
  • 2. note: Chorizo! I use BOTH Spanish & Mexican. However either one is optional. The Mexican Chorizo must be removed out of the plastic casing. It adds a lot of flavor and mixes well through out the soup.
  • 3. note: Can be made with out the chorizo, if you wish for a vegetarian soup. You can also use can beans & can/frozen collards if you wish. 3 cans of each, 1 bag of collards, or 2, depending on size. The potato is also optional. I like vinegar in this soup, some do not. More or less may be added.
  • 4. http://bkoonberrie.wix.com/koonberrie-cooks#!collard-green-soup/c636

COLLARD GREEN AND BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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A Southern traditional dish served on New Year's Day, greens for prosperity and black-eyed peas for luck created for Oprah Winfrey by Art Smith

Provided by Ugly Yellow

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 -2 lb chicken wings (10 pieces)
4 cups chicken stock
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups canned stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cans black-eyed peas
3 sausages, cut into bite size (your preference)
2 pieces bacon, chopped
6 cups collard greens, chopped
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Add chicken wings and stock, chopped onions, garlic and spices to soup pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, add tomatoes (crushed with your hands), salt and pepper and simmer until wings are tender.
  • Add potatoes, black-eyed peas, sausage, bacon and greens, simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken wings and allow to cool.
  • Separate chicken meat from bones and return meat to soup.
  • Season with hot sauce (optional) Serve with cornbread.

COLLARD GREEN & BLACK-EYED PEA SOUP



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This looks like a great soup for those cold winter days that will soon be here. I found this recipe on AOL.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 1 potful soup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
5 garlic cloves (4 sliced and 1 whole)
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 cups chopped collard greens (about 1 bunch) or 5 cups kale leaves, tough stems removed (about 1 bunch)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed
6 1/2 inch-thick slices baguette, preferably whole-grain, cut on the diagonal
6 tablespoons shredded gruyere or 6 tablespoons swiss cheese
2 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Increase heat to high and add broth, tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Stir in collard greens (or kale), reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5-10 minutes. Discard the thyme sprig. Stir in black-eyed peas; remove from the heat and cover.
  • Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
  • Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Rub each bread slice with the remaining garlic clove. (Discard garlic). Turn the slices over and top with cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with the cheese toasts and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2352.1, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 5295.6, Carbohydrate 425.5, Fiber 35, Sugar 9.7, Protein 85.8

COLLARD GREEN SOUP



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This is a delicious, earthy soup that will warm you up on cold days. We love southern greens so I kicked these collard greens up a notch and it's a meal in itself. Just add great cornbread and enjoy!

Provided by Renae McVay

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 can(s) glory brand collard greens (large cans or 4 regular cans)
1 large yellow onions
2 Tbsp minced garlic (i use the kind in a jar)
1/2 lb bacon cut into small pieces
1 or 2 can(s) white navy beans (according to your liking)
4 c chicken broth (more if you like a lot of soup)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a 4-6 quart pressure cooker. Place on medium heat. Once the pressure builds and the steam starts to escape or jiggle, time and allow to cook for an hour. Turn the stove off and allow to sit until the steam is gone. Open top after making sure no more steam remains by holding the release valve to the side with a dish towel being careful not to allow the steam to contact your skin to avoid burns. Enjoy the soup with cornbread on the side or with the soup dipped over cornbread. Very filling and delicious and a great source of iron.
  • 2. If you are afraid of pressure cookers, this soup works beautifully in a crock pot. Just follow the directions and place in crock pot and allow to cook on high for about 6 hours.
  • 3. I like to pour a little pepper sauce on mine before eating which is the liquid you have in a jar of pickled peppers like jalopenos or other hot peppers. It's a southern thing!

POTATO, LENTIL AND COLLARD GREEN SOUP



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Visit my vegan food blog here: www.thecleaneatingmama.com XxOo Tasha

Provided by Tasha Kaye

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium yukon gold potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
4 clove garlic, chopped
1 c sliced mushrooms of your choice
5 leaves of either collard greens or kale, cut into thin slices
1 c dried lentils
6 c vegetable broth or water
3 tsp cuimn
2 tsp turmeric
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste (i used white pepper)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large stock pot on medium heat. Add onion, potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook until onion is soft. Add water, lentils and the remaining spices. Trim leaves of collard greens, discarding the stems. Cut greens into thin pieces and add to soup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and let simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until lentils are cooked to your liking. Serve hot. Serves 6-8

CAROLYN'S COLLARD GREEN SOUP:



CAROLYN'S COLLARD GREEN SOUP: image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup of white navy beans (great northern)
1 tsp. salt
6 med. potatoes peeled and diced
1 pkg. frozen collard greens (or equivalent amount of fresh)
2 Chorizos (Spanish sausage)
1 Morcilla (blood sausage)-ham hocks will do
1 lb. lean spare ribs
1 lb. piece of ham

Steps:

  • Soak beans in salt water over night (cover). Cook in same water for 1 hr. and then add remaining ingredients. Cook slowly for 2 more hours. Take meat out, cut into small pieces, and then return to the soup. Let the soup cool, skim off the fat and then reheat before serving

Tips:

  • To prepare collard greens, remove the tough stems and coarsely chop the leaves.
  • Rinse the collard greens thoroughly before using them.
  • Use a large pot to make collard green soup to accommodate all the ingredients.
  • Add smoked turkey, ham hocks, or bacon to the soup for a smoky flavor.
  • Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve collard green soup with cornbread, crackers, or rice.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant green color and hearty flavor, collard green soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This traditional Southern soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give collard green soup a try.

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