Best 7 Easy Turnip Green Soup Recipes

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Turnip greens are a leafy green vegetable that is often cooked and eaten in the Southern United States. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium. Turnip greens can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular is to make a soup. Turnip green soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with turnip greens, chicken broth, bacon, and other vegetables. There are many different recipes for turnip green soup, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for adding ham hocks or smoked sausage to the soup for extra flavor. Others add potatoes, carrots, or celery. No matter how you make it, turnip green soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold day. In this article, we will share three of our favorite turnip green soup recipes. The first recipe is a classic Southern turnip green soup made with chicken broth, bacon, and a variety of vegetables. The second recipe is a vegan turnip green soup made with vegetable broth and tofu. The third recipe is a spicy turnip green soup made with hot peppers and chili powder.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY TURNIP GREEN SOUP



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I think tunips greens is a very southern veggie and I for one love em! This soup will take the chill off on a cold day and is perfect for bringing in the New Year. Can't start the year without greens and blackeyed peas! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-oz) pkg smoked beef sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 (27-oz) can seasoned tunip greens
1 (15.5 oz) can black-eyed peas
1 (15.5-oz) can pinto beans
1 (15-oz) can great northern beans
1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Add olive oil to large pot. Over medium heat, brown sauage; add onion and cook until tender.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 3. Serve with fresh out of the oven cornbread.

RACHEL'S TURNIP GREEN SOUP (INSTANT POT®)



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Use your Instant Pot® for a hearty, flavorful soup with turnip greens, ham bone broth, two kinds of beans, chicken broth, and Cajun spice.

Provided by ButlersBistro

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound smoked pork sausages, sliced (such as Conecuh®)
1 red onion, chopped
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1 (27 ounce) can turnip greens (such as Glory Foods®)
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 cup water
¼ cup ham bone broth
1 (1.06 ounce) package herb and garlic soup mix (such as Lipton®)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as Penzey's®), or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil; when hot, saute sausages and onion together until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Mix chicken broth, turnip greens, great northern beans, cannellini beans, tomatoes, water, ham bone broth, garlic soup mix, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
  • Pour broth mixture into the hot pressure cooker and scrape the browned bits off the bottom. Return cooked sausages and onion to the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1817.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SAUSAGE, BEAN, AND TURNIP GREEN SOUP



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This soup with turnip greens is a full meal in a bowl with ingredients that can be kept on hand.

Provided by karenatlincoln

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
½ pound Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound turnip greens
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Spray a stockpot with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is transparent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, beans, turnip greens, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until greens are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1611.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EASY TURNIP GREENS



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A traditional Southern dish full of flavor!

Provided by kcphs09

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 ¼ pounds turnip greens, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed, or more to taste
¼ cup hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine water, salt, and sugar in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Add turnip greens, onion, and garlic to the boiling water; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir hot sauce into the mixture and cook until greens are tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1326.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TURNIP GREEN SOUP RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, diced (I like Conecuh brand, Original - use more if you like)
1 onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 large (27 oz) can seasoned turnip greens*, undrained
2 (16 oz) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (14.5 oz) can Hunt's petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 oz) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained (I used pintos)
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste (such as Tony Chachere's)

Steps:

  • Chop, slice, dice, or drain everything first. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add the diced sausage and onion and saute until the sausage is lightly browned. Drain if desired. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, stirring gently just to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, adding more chicken broth or tomato juice if needed for desired consistency. ((NOTE: The recipe as written is somewhat spicy, so feel free to adjust seasonings according to your tastes. The beans listed are the ones I used, but use whatever kind you like, more or less.))

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SOUTHERN TURNIP GREENS



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Traditional seasonings for southern greens are bacon grease or ham. This healthier version is a delicious alternative. Serve as-is or with sauteed bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

Provided by wright134

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound turnip greens, chopped
½ teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth, water, oil, salt, and pepper to a boil in a stockpot. Add turnip greens and sugar and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until greens are tender, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 530.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TURNIP GREEN SOUP WITH HAM AND SAUSAGE



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Being from the south, I love turnip greens and this soup is a "comforting" way to enjoy them and so easy to make. My husband, being from the north, didn't think that he would like it, but on cold winter days, asks for me to make it.

Provided by Melanie Moore Smith

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (10 ounce) packages Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, unprepared
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans with jalapeno peppers
½ pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package chopped ham
1 medium onion, chopped
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth, turnip greens, navy beans, pinto beans, sausage, ham, and onion together in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the greens are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 2069.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender turnip greens: Look for greens that are deeply colored and have no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Wash the turnip greens thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Chop the turnip greens into small pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrition to the soup.
  • Add some protein: This can be done with cooked chicken, beef, or pork, or with beans or lentils.
  • Season the soup to taste: This may include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices.
  • Serve the soup hot: This is the best way to enjoy its flavor.

Conclusion:

Turnip green soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover turnip greens, and it is also a good way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this turnip green soup recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this turnip green soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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