Turnip Green Soup

Occasionally you run across a recipe that may not look very tasty but is truly delicious. If you like beans and turnip greens then "Swamp Soup" is one of those dishes you really should try. You might even decide to call it, "Turnip Green Soup".

Here is the recipe if you are interested. First, cook your turnip greens until tender and drain. Saute a large onion in a small amount of olive oil. In a large pot add two cans of chicken broth, the onions, and about a quart of finely chopped turnip greens (You may add more or less of the greens to suit your taste). Take a can of great northern beans, pinto beans, red beans, and black beans and drain away the liquid. Place the beans in with the turnip greens. Add 1-2 cups of chopped ham. Every summer I make pepper sauce with vinegar and hot peppers. I now chop up some of the hot peppers and add to the mix. I also pour in about one quarter cup of the hot pepper sauce. Add pepper, salt, and about a half teaspoon of garlic powder. You may need to add some water if the soup is too thick. Lastly, I add a dash of Tabasco sauce. Be very careful with the Tabasco sauce. Add a small amount at a time and sample it until you get the correct amount for your taste. Cook for about an hour.



Now all you need is a pan of cornbread to go along with the soup. Serve this up on a cold winter's day and you will not only have a satisfying meal but a healthy one, too. Hope you enjoy it!