Best 3 Mustard Green Soup Recipes

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Mustard greens, a leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter and peppery flavor, are the star of this delicious and versatile soup. This Southern comfort food is a one-pot meal, combining the goodness of mustard greens, tender meat, and aromatic vegetables. The soup is typically made with ham hocks or smoked turkey, but you can also use chicken, beef, or pork. Vegetables like onions, celery, and carrots add a savory base, while spices like garlic, thyme, and black pepper enhance the flavor. Some variations of the soup include adding potatoes, corn, or okra for a thicker texture. Mustard green soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover ham or turkey, and it's also a budget-friendly meal that is sure to please the whole family.

**Other than the classic Mustard Green Soup recipe, the article also includes variations such as:**

* **Instant Pot Mustard Greens Soup:** This recipe uses the convenience of an Instant Pot to make the soup in a fraction of the time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy meal.

* **Slow Cooker Mustard Greens Soup:** If you prefer to let your soup simmer all day, this slow cooker version is for you. Simply throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning, and dinner will be ready when you get home.

* **Vegan Mustard Greens Soup:** For a plant-based version of the soup, this recipe uses vegetable broth and tofu instead of meat. It's just as flavorful and satisfying as the traditional version.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH, MUSTARD GREEN AND POTATO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Potato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lunch     Spinach     Winter     Healthy     Mustard Greens     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups (or more) water
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch mustard greens (about 12 ounces), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
1 10-ounce package fresh spinach, stems trimmed
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Add 8 cups water and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mustard greens and all but 1 cup spinach leaves; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Add sautéed greens to potato mixture. Working in batches, purée soup in blender until smooth. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and refrigerate.) Return soup to pot. Bring to simmer, thinning with more water, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut remaining 1 cup spinach leaves into 1/3-inch-wide slices. Ladle soup into bowls. Add dollop of sour cream to each bowl. Garnish soup with sliced spinach leaves and serve.

SPICY PORK AND MUSTARD GREEN SOUP



Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup image

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Soup/Stew     Leafy Green     Pork     Sauté     Dinner     Lunch     Mustard Greens     Noodle     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound ground pork
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch mustard greens, torn (about 4 cups)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
8 ounces wide rice noodles

Steps:

  • Mix pork, garlic, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and cumin in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add pork mixture; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, 8-10 minutes. Add mustard greens, scallions, soy sauce, and fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 5-8 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
  • Divide noodles among bowls and ladle soup over.

MUSTARD GREEN SOUP



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This is a mustard green soup recipe that my sweet friend, Ha, gave me. It's too good not to share! And so simple! It's absolutely delicious and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Provided by Billy Joe

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups water
1 pound pork spareribs
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced, divided
6 cloves garlic, sliced, divided
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
2 bunches mustard greens, stemmed and chopped
1 lime, juiced
3 jalapeno peppers, sliced
2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, spareribs, 1/2 of the onion, and 3 cloves garlic in a pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until meat easily falls off the bones, about 2 hours.
  • Remove bones from spareribs and return meat to the broth. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in mustard greens, lime juice, jalapenos, fish sauce, and remaining onion and garlic. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1895.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed and chopped mustard greens.
  • If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • For a creamier soup, blend some of the soup in a blender or food processor before adding it back to the pot.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Mustard greens are a delicious and nutritious addition to any diet. They're packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and they have a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with other ingredients. This soup is a great way to use up fresh mustard greens, and it's also a healthy and satisfying meal. What's more, it's a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences.

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