Pioneer Woman Turnip Green Soup Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Turnip Green Soup Recipe is perfect. It is hearty and very filling. Ree Drummond makes food that feels like a hug.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh turnip greens chopped.
- 1 pound smoked ham or ham hock.
- 2 tablespoons salted butter.
- 1 large yellow onion diced.
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed.
- 3 cloves garlic minced.
- 6 cups chicken broth.
- 1 can of Great Northern beans.
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
Instructions
Wash the Greens
- Clean the turnip greens in cold water. Remove any thick or woody stems. Chop the leaves into small pieces.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Melt butter in your large pot. Add onions and cook until soft. This takes about five minutes.
Add the Garlic
- Add the minced garlic to the pot. Stir it for only one minute. Do not let it burn. It should smell very good.
Cook the Meat
- Add the ham hock to the pot. Let it sear for a few minutes. This releases the smoky oils.
Add Broth and Potatoes
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the cubed potatoes. Bring the pot to a light boil.
Mix in the Greens
- Add the turnip greens to the pot. They will look like a lot. They will shrink as they cook.
Simmer the Soup
- Turn the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for forty minutes.
Final Additions
- Stir in the canned beans. Add the red pepper flakes. Cook for ten more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use fresh greens for the best taste.
- Wash the greens twice to remove dirt.
- Use a meaty ham bone for richness.
- Cut potatoes into small, even cubes.
- Do not overcook the beans.
- Add a splash of vinegar for tang.
- Sauté onions until they are golden.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt.
- Let the soup sit before serving.
- Serve with fresh cornbread on the side.