JUST GREENS SOUP

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Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and light green parts only)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 cups chicken stock (homemade is preferred)
4 cups coarsely chopped savoy cabbage
4 ounces snow peas, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces on the diagonal
1 bunch green onion, including 2 inches of green tops, cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

In a heavy soup pot set over medium heat, saute bacon pieces until golden and crisp; using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; remove and discard drippings in pan.
Return pan to medium heat; add in olive oil.
When hot, add in the leeks; stir/saute until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add in garlic and stir/saute for 1 minute.
Add in stock and bring mixture to a simmer; add in cabbage, snow peas, and green onions; cook until cabbage has wilted and snow peas and green onions are crisp-tender, for about 3 minutes.
Taste soup; season with salt as needed.
To serve: ladle soup into 4 bowls and garnish each serving with bacon and parsley; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 651.5, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 9.5, Protein 13.6