POT LIKKER SOUP

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Provided by Sarah Belk

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield About five cups, serving four as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound unblemished turnip greens, trimmed of tough stems and any discolored leaves, washed and roughly chopped (about 3/4 pound trimmed weight or 9 cups loosely packed)
2 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade
1/4 pound bacon, preferably double-smoked
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and halved
1 herb bouquet, tied in cheesecloth, consisting of 3 large cloves garlic, halved; 2 whole dried hot peppers (or 1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes); 8 whole black peppercorns; 10 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried); 1 smal
1/2 cup cream
12 baby turnips (about 3/4 inch in diameter), trimmed and washed but not peeled; if baby turnips are unavailable, substitute diced, peeled turnips
1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except the turnips and cooked bacon in large saucepan with just enough water to cover vegetables and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer partially covered for one hour, adding water as necessary to cover vegetables.
  • Set a colander over a large saucepan and strain the soup. Discard the onion, carrot and bacon pieces and the herb bouquet. Set the greens aside. Return the liquid to a boil and add the turnips. Lower the heat and simmer until the turnips are crisp-tender, approximately 10 minutes. There should be three cups liquid; add water or reduce as necessary. Set the turnips aside.
  • In a food processor, puree the reserved greens with half the cooking liquid. Return the puree to the remaining cooking liquid in the saucepan. Add cream and turnips and heat through. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 518 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sachitanand Ray
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Overall, I thought this soup was pretty good. It was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it.


Kamla Kamla
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Telsa Maenzanise
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I loved this soup! The flavors were so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Glory Boniface
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Suzie Gladstone
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I must have added too much water.


Tayyba Batool
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This soup was amazing! I loved the rich flavor of the pot likker and the dumplings were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajid Raza
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The soup was good, but the cornbread dumplings were a bit dry. I think I would try a different recipe for the dumplings next time.


Kenya Love
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Ali Green
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Zainab Miss
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This soup was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Sikder Joy
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I'm not a huge fan of pot likker, but this soup was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling.


Donette Richards
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This was my first time making pot likker soup, and it was a success! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the cornbread dumplings were the perfect addition.


odd_4
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I love pot likker soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to bulk it up.


Yousaf Lilla
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the pot likker added a unique depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.