How to make collard greens soup? Which region does it belong to?

Collard greens soup is one of the most beloved soups of the Black Sea region. The soup is generally considered a delicacy unique to Black Sea cuisine.

This soup can be prepared in different ways in different cities; while the soup made with collard greens in Rize is called "Haşlama" (Boiling), a similar soup is also made using collard greens in Gümüşhane.

In Ordu, "Pancar Çorbası" (Beet Soup) is a soup prepared with collard greens. This special soup was registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on August 16, 2023, and obtained geographical indication rights.

HOW TO MAKE IT?

Ingredients for Collard Greens Soup Recipe

1 bunch of collard greens, 1 teaspoon salt, 5 glasses of water (for boiling), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 potato, half a tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon bulgur for pilaf, half a tea glass of corn, half a glass of kidney beans, 6 glasses of hot water, 2 tablespoons corn flour, half a glass of water.

After washing the collard greens, chop them finely, boil them in salted water for about 15 minutes, drain, and set aside.

Place the vegetable oil in a pot. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté.

Add the cubed carrots and potatoes in order and repeat the same process for 2-3 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and spices and mix. Then, add the boiled and drained collard greens to the pot, mix, and sauté for a few more minutes. Make sure the stove is not on high heat.

Then, add the bulgur, boiled corn, or kidney beans and mix.

Add 6 glasses of hot water, mix, and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes.

Near the end of cooking, mix the corn flour with half a glass of water in a bowl until it reaches a smooth consistency, add it to the soup, and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat after it boils for a while.

Serve the cooked soup in bowls.

It is said that cornbread goes very well with collard greens soup. It is recommended to serve your collard greens soup with cornbread. Bon appétit to those who will try this practical and highly nutritious soup recipe.

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