Serves 8

 
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6 lbs mustard greens
 
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¼ cup olive oil
 
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2 medium onions, chopped
 
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2 carrots, peeled and medium diced
 
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
 
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1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
 
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½ cup chopped celery
 
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 
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2 quarts chicken stock
 
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3 smoked ham hocks
 
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1 teaspoon dried basil
 
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
 
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
 
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salt and pepper to taste
  
 

Stem and wash greens. Heat olive
oil in a large pot and sauté onions,
carrots, peppers, celery and garlic
for 5-8 minutes. Add stock, ham
hocks and dried herbs.
Simer for 10-15 minutes. Add
greens and simmer for 20-25
minutes. Add salt and pepper to
taste.