Winter Greens

            (Serves 8)

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
8 cups chicken or turkey stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
6 pounds collard, kale and turnip greens, cleaned and chopped
3 cups chopped smoked turkey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large heavy pot, heat the olive oil.
Saute the onion and garlic until softened.
Add the chicken or turkey stock, bay leaves, red pepper and thyme.
Simmer 12 minutes.
Add the greens and smoked turkey.
Simmer uncovered until the greens are tender.
Season with salt and pepper.