Swamp Soup -- AKA Turnip Green Soup -- Fast and Easy Crockpot Meal -- Cooking With Calvin

Ingredients

• 1 large can Seasoned Turnip Greens (Margaret Holmes brand, include the liquid)
• 1 can Great Northern Beans (Drain and rinse before adding)
• 1 can Black‑Eyed Peas (Drain and rinse; used as substitute for navy beans)
• 1 packet Vegetable Soup Mix (No‑salt or seasoned packet (e.g., Knorr vegetable soup mix))
• 32 oz Chicken Broth (Low‑sodium, boxed)
• 0.5 medium Yellow Onion (Diced)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (Minced; about 2–3 cloves)
• 1 pound Smoked Pork Sausage (Eckrich brand, skinless, sliced 1/4 inch thick)
• 1 box Cornbread Mix (Prepared according to package directions; served on the side)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Drain and rinse the Great Northern beans and black‑eyed peas. Dice the half onion, mince the garlic, and slice the smoked sausage into 1/4‑inch thick rounds.

   Time: PT10M

2. Add Aromatics to Crock‑Pot

   Place the diced onion and minced garlic into the crock‑pot. Pour in about 1 cup of chicken broth and stir to coat the aromatics.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate Soup Mix

   Open the vegetable soup mix packet and sprinkle it over the onion‑garlic mixture. Stir until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add Greens and Beans

   Add the entire can of seasoned turnip greens (including liquid), the drained black‑eyed peas, and the drained Great Northern beans to the crock‑pot.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Remaining Broth

   Pour the rest of the 32‑oz chicken broth into the pot, ensuring the ingredients are just covered with liquid.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Smoked Sausage

   Layer the sliced smoked pork sausage on top of the soup. (Optional: brown the sausage first for extra flavor.)

   Time: PT2M

7. Cook the Soup

   Cover the crock‑pot and set it to HIGH for 2 hours, then switch to LOW and continue cooking until the total cooking time reaches about 5 hours (or until beans are tender and flavors meld).

   Time: PT5H

8. Serve

   Turn off the crock‑pot. Ladle soup into bowls and place a piece of warm cornbread on the side or underneath the soup.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

8g