There’s nothing much more comforting than a big bowl of soup, but you don’t have to let it simmer in the pot all day to enjoy it. Here’s a hearty recipe that delivers the goods in about 30 minutes.

Collard Green Soup with Ham and Beans

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 to 3 cups chopped, smoked ham
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (32-ounce) jars Zoup! Good, Really Good Chicken Bone Broth
• 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen chopped collard greens
• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• salt
• pepper

 Instructions

• Heat the oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and ham and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add the broth and collard greens, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Stir in the beans and tomatoes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the collards are your desired tenderness.
• Serve with piping hot cornbread.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”