Potlikker Soup

From Cooking with Paula Deen, Jan/Feb 2007

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon butter
2. 2 medium onions, chopped
3. 1 medium potato, peeled and diced, 1/4-inch cubes
4. 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
5. 5 cups water
6. 2 chicken bouillon cubes
7. 1 (16-ounce) package frozen turnip greens with diced turnips
8. 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped mustard greens
9. 2 cups cubed ham
10. 1 ham bone (optional)
11. 1 (15-ounce) can field peas with snaps, rinsed and drained
12. 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
13. 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Instructions

1. In a large soup pot, melt butter and lightly sauté onions and potatoes (about 5 minutes). Add chicken broth, water, and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. Add frozen turnip greens, frozen mustard greens, ham, and ham bone (if desired). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and onion are tender. Add drained peas and hot sauce and heat through.