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15 Bean Soup with Smoked Turkey Tails and Collard Greens

A hearty and nutritious soup featuring a mix of 15 beans, smoked turkey tails for rich flavor, and fresh collard greens for added greens.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (20 ounces) 15-bean soup mix
  • 2 smoked turkey tails
  • 1 bunch collard greens, washed and chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Sort through the 15-bean mix and remove any debris, then rinse the beans under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, add the beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let soak for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the smoked turkey tails and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to infuse flavor.
  4. Add the soaked beans, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  6. Add the chopped collard greens and continue simmering for another 15-20 minutes until greens are wilted and tender.
  7. Remove the turkey tails, shred the meat, and return it to the soup. Discard bones and bay leaf.
  8. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute smoked turkey tails with smoked paprika or liquid smoke. This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Method: Soup
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 18g