Best 10 Carolyns Collard Green Soup Recipes

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"Carolyn's collard green soup" is a classic Southern dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty, flavorful soup is made with fresh collard greens, ham hocks, and a variety of other vegetables, and it is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make collard green soup recipe, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share Carolyn's secret family recipe for the best collard green soup you'll ever taste.

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COLLARD GREENS AND BEAN SOUP



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Kind of came up with this one on my own one day when I just didn't feel up to going to the store, so I used what ingredients I had in my pantry and fridge and voila! This collard greens and bean soup is now in my daily meal rotation, especially in the fall and winter! Serve with cornbread or biscuits.

Provided by Ashley Holman

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 pound) package smoked sausage, sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds frozen chopped collard greens
2 (15.8 ounce) cans great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (1.4 ounce) package dry vegetable soup mix (such as Knorr®)
2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine browned sausage, chicken broth, collard greens, beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, soup mix, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, stirring often, until greens are tender and flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1173.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

COLLARD GREENS & WHITE BEAN SOUP



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This delicious collard greens & white bean soup recipe is a quick and easy way to use dark, leafy green vegetables that contain anti-cancer nutrients. Eaten with a chunk of wholegrain bread, this soup is a complete meal and is the perfect comfort food during cancer treatment and beyond. It can also be used over several days, or frozen for when you need a light supper.

Provided by Cook for Your Life Staff

Categories     Soups

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 large bunch young collard greens or 2 small ones, leaves stripped from the hard stems and washed 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sprig plus 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 large carrot, cut into a small dice 1 medium Yukon Gold potato or other waxy potato, cut into a small dice 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 cups cooked baby lima or other white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), plus their broth or 1 (14-ounce) can, drained and rinsed well, plus ½ cup fresh water 2¼ quarts (9 cups) low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock, or water 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Pull the leaves from their stems. Cut the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over a medium-high flame until it starts to ripple. Add the rosemary. Let it sizzle for a moment, then add the onion, carrot, and potato. Mix well.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover and sweat the vegetables for 8-10 minutes or until they are soft and the onion is slightly golden. Stir every so often to prevent sticking or burning.
  • Turn the heat up to medium high. Add the chopped garlic. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes until you start to smell its aroma. Add the collard greens and stir-fry until they start to wilt and soften.
  • Add the stock and beans, plus their liquid if home-cooked. The beans and vegetables should be well covered with liquid but not drowned. Add a little extra water if needed. Bring the soup to a boil. Partially cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer, stirring from time to time, for 20-25 minutes or until the greens are very tender.
  • Adjust seasoning, then cook 5 minutes more. Mash some of the beans against the sides of the pan to thicken the soup slightly. Stir in the chopped parsley and remaining rosemary. Cook 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Let the soup sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with a little olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038

COLLARD GREEN SOUP



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This is a delicious, earthy soup that will warm you up on cold days. We love southern greens so I kicked these collard greens up a notch and it's a meal in itself. Just add great cornbread and enjoy!

Provided by Renae McVay

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 can(s) glory brand collard greens (large cans or 4 regular cans)
1 large yellow onions
2 Tbsp minced garlic (i use the kind in a jar)
1/2 lb bacon cut into small pieces
1 or 2 can(s) white navy beans (according to your liking)
4 c chicken broth (more if you like a lot of soup)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a 4-6 quart pressure cooker. Place on medium heat. Once the pressure builds and the steam starts to escape or jiggle, time and allow to cook for an hour. Turn the stove off and allow to sit until the steam is gone. Open top after making sure no more steam remains by holding the release valve to the side with a dish towel being careful not to allow the steam to contact your skin to avoid burns. Enjoy the soup with cornbread on the side or with the soup dipped over cornbread. Very filling and delicious and a great source of iron.
  • 2. If you are afraid of pressure cookers, this soup works beautifully in a crock pot. Just follow the directions and place in crock pot and allow to cook on high for about 6 hours.
  • 3. I like to pour a little pepper sauce on mine before eating which is the liquid you have in a jar of pickled peppers like jalopenos or other hot peppers. It's a southern thing!

COLLARD GREENS SOUP



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A delicious soup, simple to prepare, confectioned with onions, potatoes, kale, leek, pumpkin and turnip, seasoned with a little olive oil and salt. blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads.defineResponsiveSlot([ [[728,0], 'medrec'], [[0, 0], 'mobileincontent'] ], 'responsive-in-content-1').display(); }); Latest videosFollow us for more recipes instagram pinterest facebook twitter youtube SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERSubscribe to our newsletter and receive new recipes every week in your inbox. Email blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads.defineResponsiveSlot([ [[728,0], 'medrec'], [[0, 0], 'mobileincontent'] ], 'responsive-in-content-13').display(); });

Provided by Pedro Barbosa

Categories     Recipes, Soups

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium potatoes
2 liters / (8 1/2 cups) water
4 medium onions
1 turnip
1 leek
Collard greens (about 900 grams / (2 pounds))
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pumpkin slice (about 150 grams / (5 1/3 ounces)
Salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker with 2 liters / (8 1/2 cups) water, cook on a high heat the potatoes, onions, the turnip and the leek, everything cut into pieces. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook.
  • When everything is cooked, remove from heat for a moment and grind with a hand blender. Season with olive oil and a little salt, stir with a wooden spoon and place again over heat.
  • When the soup starts boiling, place the collard greens cut into small pieces along with the pumpkin cut into pieces and leave to cook about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Collard greens soup Nutrition facts Serves 5 Per Serving % DAILY VALUE Calories 243 Total Fat 10 g(15%) Saturated Fat 1.5 g(6%) Cholesterol 0 mg(0%) Sodium 103 mg(4%) Total Carbohydrate 38 g(13%) Protein 7 g

HAM AND COLLARD SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced
2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock
2 pounds ham, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 bunches collards, stems removed, chopped
Two 15.5-ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Crusty artisan baguette, torn into pieces, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stock, ham, salt, pepper, collards and beans. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the collards have softened and the flavors have come together, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the vinegar and taste. Adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve in bowls and garnish with the Parmesan and parsley. Serve each bowl with a chunk of crusty baguette.

RAINY DAY COLLARDS AND LENTIL SOUP



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It's raining cold and damp outside. Inside you'll be all warmed up with this savory, comforting, hearty and nutritious soup. Great to make and freeze for those days that are just to busy to cook. Giving a vegetarian option or for meat eaters with bacon. Top with crispy croutons if desired.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 slices center-cut bacon or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, dice
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 celery rib
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs collard greens, stems removed and rough chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb crushed tomatoes
8 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, more if you like it hot
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup dried brown lentils or 1 cup green lentil, picked over and rinsed
balsamic vinegar or mirin
fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat or if using fry bacon till crisp. Set bacon a side.
  • In the oil or bacon fat saute the onions, red pepper, carrots, celery and garlic till tender about 8 minutes. Adding more olive oil if needed.
  • Add the collards they will fill the pot but cook down a lot.Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer for 50 minutes.
  • Taste to adjust seasonings.
  • Crumble the bacon if using.
  • Garnish the soup with one or all , a drizzle of vinegar, olive oil, bacon bits and fresh basil.
  • Oh! be sure to remove the bay leaf before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 9.4

HEALTHY COLLARD GREENS SOUP



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This is a healthy AND flavorful soup I love to make every winter. Hot, buttered cornbread make this a delicious meal enjoyed by my entire family (including my two year old!). This recipe courtesy of Wal-Mart.

Provided by MessyChef

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package smoked turkey sausage, cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
8 ounces fresh collard greens, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Saute turkey sausage, onion, and green pepper in hot oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minute or until lightly browned.
  • 2. Add chicken broth, collard greens, black-eyed peas, pepper, and hot sauce; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 2761.5, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 31.4

COLLARD GREEN AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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A very healthy and tasty soup or vegetable side dish high in protein, fiber, and nutrients. Despite any reservations you might have (as I did!), you will like this dish. It was inspired by a recipe I saw on Dr. Oz's TV show in 2012. Eat as a hearty soup or over a bed of rice. This can serve as a good lunch or, with chicken or fish, as a full dinner meal.

Provided by Sassa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and torn into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, collard greens, vinegar, and Italian seasoning and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until collard greens are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1047 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CAROLYN'S COLLARD GREEN SOUP:



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup of white navy beans (great northern)
1 tsp. salt
6 med. potatoes peeled and diced
1 pkg. frozen collard greens (or equivalent amount of fresh)
2 Chorizos (Spanish sausage)
1 Morcilla (blood sausage)-ham hocks will do
1 lb. lean spare ribs
1 lb. piece of ham

Steps:

  • Soak beans in salt water over night (cover). Cook in same water for 1 hr. and then add remaining ingredients. Cook slowly for 2 more hours. Take meat out, cut into small pieces, and then return to the soup. Let the soup cool, skim off the fat and then reheat before serving

WHITE BEAN AND COLLARD GREEN SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 3 more minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes, beans. collard greens and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes. If soup is too thick add a little more stock or water. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes Garnish soup with a healthy portion of grated parmesan cheese.

Top tips from the Collard Green Soup Recipes

  • Fresh is best: When selecting collard greens, look for leaves that are deep green and free of blemishes. If you can't find fresh collard greens, you can use thawed, but make sure they're not freezer-burned.
  • Don't overcook the collard greens: They should be still slightly crispy after cooking.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the collard green, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use chicken broth, turkey broth, or even a homemade broth made from leftover chicken parts.
  • Add other ingredients to taste: In addition to the collard greens and broth, you can add other ingredients to your taste. Some popular additions include:
    • Meat, such as ham, bacon, or sausage
    • Vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery
    • Spices, such as black, or red peppers
    • Herbs, such as thyme or rosemary

Conclusion

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a comforting bowl of comfort food, collard green is a great choice. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavors, this Southern comfort food is sure to become a staple in your home.

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