Name: The Best Swamp Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked sausage, Such as Conecuh, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 4 gold potatoes, diced; 1 28-ounce can seasoned turnip greens; 1 14-ounce can hoppin john or seasoned black eyed peas; 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1 can navy beans, drained; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste, such as Better Than Bouillon, or 2 chicken bouillon cubes

The Best Swamp Soup

The best swamp soup is made with beans, greens, tomatoes with green chiles, and delicious Southern smoked sausage. It's a hearty soup, quick to assemble, and budget-friendly.

55 min total 10 min prep 45 min cook 8 436 cal

Instructions

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1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and add sausage. Cook, stirring often, until sausage is browned and fat has rendered out, about 5 minutes.
2 Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring constantly until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Add turnip greens, Hoppin' John, diced tomatoes and green chiles, navy beans, water, and bouillon paste; stir to combine.
3 Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.