Collard Greens Cabbage Soup

 

INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE COLLARD GREENS CABBAGE SOUP

• 1/2 head of green or savoy cabbage, chopped
• 1 lb collard greens, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 2/3 lb smoked bacon, chopped
• 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika                                                                                                                     
  
  
  

• 1. To make the collard greens cabbage soup: Place a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, then toss in the sliced bacon.

  2. Cook the bacon until browned and slightly crispy (discard some of the fat if there’s too much), then add the chopped onion, and red bell pepper.

  3. Once the onions and bell peppers start to soften, start adding in the sliced cabbage, and collard greens.

  4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, and add in the minced garlic, cumin, and paprika.

  5. Pour 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, then season with salt and black pepper. Give everything a good stir to combine.

  6. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer the collard greens cabbage soup for about 25 minutes, or until cabbage and collard greens are tender. Serve immediately. Enjoy! ❤️

  TIPS FOR THE COLLARD GREENS CABBAGE SOUP RECIPE

  • Wash the cabbage and the collard greens thoroughly before chopping. Dirt likes to hide in all the cracks and crevices of our beloved veggies!
  • We recommend using savoy cabbage for the soup because its texture is more delicate and thinner than regular green cabbage, making it cook faster.
  • You can add any spices you like to this soup! Feel free to add more herbs and spices like coriander, turmeric, or Cayenne. A dash of lemon juice is also a great idea to bring some zing to the soup.
  • If you like your collard greens cabbage soup thicker, use an immersion blender a give a few pulses to blend a little bit of the soup.
  • Bacon is not the only protein you can use: try adding smoked turkey, sausage, or ham hocks, the soup is going to cook a little longer but the flavors are top-notch!

  WHAT OTHER VEGETABLES OTHER THAN CABBAGE AND COLLARD GREENS CAN WE ADD TO THE SOUP?

  Celery, carrot, leeks, green onions, or shiitake mushrooms would be delicious additions.