Soul Food Turnip Greens

Step 1

Melt butter in a large stock pot.

Step 2

Add onions and red peppers.

Step 3

Cook until tender and then add garlic.

Step 4

Cook garlic until fragrant and golden.

Step 5

Stir in chicken broth, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and diced smoked turkey.

Step 6

Taste broth and season with salt & black pepper. Broth should taste very well seasoned and delicious.

Step 7

Let broth simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add turnips greens to pot and allow them to cook down slightly.

Step 9

Stir, cover and simmer for 1 hour (stirring occasionally)

Step 10

Remove lid and taste to adjust seasonings again. (I usually add a bit more salt, black pepper and hot sauce)

Step 11

Stir in baking soda and liquid smoke. (this will help further lessen the bitterness)

Step 12

Cover and simmer for an additional 10- 20 minutes or until greens are tender to your liking.

Step 13

Serve hot.