Food for the Soul – Winter Greens
November 3, 2010 by Las Vegas Black Image Magazine
Filed under Food
By B. Smith
Serves 8
1/4 cup B. Smith Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
8 cups chicken or turkey stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
6 pounds collard, kale and turnip greens, cleaned and chopped
1/2 pound smoked turkey, diced**
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
In a large heavy pot, heat the B. Smith’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the chicken or turkey stock, bay leaves, red pepper and thyme. Simmer 12 minutes. Add the greens and smoked turkey. Simmer uncovered until the greens are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
**Precooked smoked turkey can be purchased at the deli counter in most grocery stores.
