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Healthy Greens, Beans, and Turkey Soup

Healthy Greens, Beans and Turkey Soup

Everyone needs to try this healthy greens, beans, and turkey soup. It is so healthy and easy to make. This is a great diet food and can be easily frozen.

Servings: 6 to 8
3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 cup onions, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. cayenne
½ tsp. salt
1 bunch collard greens, rinsed and spines removed
15.5 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups deli turkey, cut into 1 inch pieces

Cook bacon pieces until browned in a large pan. Add onions and cook on medium heat until translucent. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add spices, bay leaves, cayenne, thyme and salt. Cut greens into bite size pieces and add to pan. Simmer soup for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Add rinsed beans and turkey. Heat for 5 to 10 minutes and serve. Serve with oyster crackers or a baguette.

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