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Swamp Soup: Smoky Sausage & Greens

Swamp Soup: Smoky Sausage & Greens

Swamp soup: cook this hearty, flavorful smoked sausage and turnip greens recipe. A comforting one-pot meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound smoked sausage (cut into rac{1}{4}-inch slices)
  • 1 cup diced onion (about 1 small onion)
  • ½ cup diced celery (about 1 large rib)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans turnip greens (not drained)
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans drained and rinsed Navy beans
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes and diced chiles (not drained)
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Add 1 pound smoked sausage to a large pot. Stir and cook over medium heat until browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup diced onion and ½ cup diced celery, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 2 (15-ounce) cans turnip greens, 2 (14-ounce) cans drained and rinsed Navy beans, 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes and diced chiles, and ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Simmer for 25-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.