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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 q

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Add 1 pound smoked sausage to a large pot. Stir and cook over medium heat until browned, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup diced onion and ½ cup diced celery, and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. 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.
  6. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Simmer for 25-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

- For extra depth, brown the sausage well to develop a rich crust before adding other ingredients. This enhances the overall smoky flavor of the swamp soup.
- Don't overcook the turnip greens; they should be tender but still have a slight bite. Prolonged cooking can make them too soft.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash a few of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before serving to release their starch.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.