Mixed Greens Chowder

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From the four seasons hotel, washington, d.c. Talk about a mess of greens! My dad grows greens year round and this is a great recipe to use them in.

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Steps

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Add the first 7 ingredients to a large stock pot.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat.

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Simmer uncovered , stirring every now and then , for 1 hour.

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Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.

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Drain bacon on a paper towel lined plate.

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Reserve drippings in skillet.

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Crumble bacon and return to skillet.

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Add in diced potato and the next 4 ingredients to the skillet.

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Stir / saute over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.

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Add potato mixture to greens mixture in the stock pot.

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Cook over low heat , stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.

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Add in salt and pepper if needed.

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Adjust to taste.

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Serve chowder with cornbread.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, onion, garlic cloves, dry crushed red pepper, bacon, potatoes, purple onion, turnip, carrot, celery, salt, pepper