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

Razor B
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This soup is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I'll definitely be making this soup again and again.


Mabb 7928
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and my soup turned out great! It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Ray Zer
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a really healthy and filling meal. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Ashton Gaming
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I'm not a fan of black-eyed peas, so I substituted them with chickpeas. The soup was still really good! I'll definitely be making this soup again with chickpeas.


Samuel Oyihoma
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the smoked turkey from this recipe. The soup was still really delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


MDSOBUJ ALAM
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly! The flavors had plenty of time to meld together and the soup was so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again in my slow cooker.


Hassn Ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover collard greens and black-eyed peas. It's also a really affordable meal to make. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Ubaid Noranii
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was so easy to make and it's a really delicious and healthy meal. I'll definitely be making this soup again soon.


Sadke Khan
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try making it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Tawsif Mahbub
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I'm not a huge fan of collard greens, but I really enjoyed this soup! The black-eyed peas and smoked turkey helped to balance out the bitterness of the greens. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Asim Mughal
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This is the best collard green and black-eyed pea soup I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Krysia Nicholas
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender collard greens and black-eyed peas. I'll definitely be making this soup again soon.


Salman Sha
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This collard green and black-eyed pea soup is a real taste of soul food! It's packed with flavor and has a comforting, hearty texture. I especially love the addition of smoked turkey, which gives the soup a nice smoky depth of flavor.