Collard-Kielbasa Soup

Directions

Ingredients :

1 quart water

2 (16 ounce) packages kielbasa sausage

sliced into 1/2 inch pieces

4 medium potatoes

peeled and diced

2 pounds frozen

chopped collard greens

thawed

3 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans

¼ cup diced bacon

1 clove garlic

minced

1 small onion

diced

1 green bell pepper

diced

salt and pepper to taste

Methods :

Place water and kielbasa into a soup pot, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in diced potatoes, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes more. Add greens and beans, simmer for 20 minutes longer.

While the greens and beans are cooking, place a saute pan over medium heat. Stir in the bacon, and cook to melt out some of the fat. Sir in the garlic, onions, and bell pepper; cook until the bacon is almost crisp. Drain off as much grease as you can, and add the mixture to the simmering soup, and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.