Collard Greens Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) kielbasa, chopped
• 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth
• 2 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 (16-ounce) packages fresh collard greens, chopped
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Bring kielbasa  and broth to a boil in a Dutch oven; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

2. Cook bacon in hot oil in a medium skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.

3. Saute onion and celery in drippings 5 minutes or until tender; add bacon.

4. Stir together flour and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Stir into bacon mixture. Stir bacon mixture and collard greens into broth mixture. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until collards are tender.

5. Stir in whipping cream and remaining ingredients.