Midwinter Greens Tonic Recipes

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine potatoes, onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 10 cups water. Wrap mint and tarragon sprigs and bay leaf in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine; add to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 12 minutes. Add asparagus, chickpeas, and snap peas; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Lightly crush potatoes and garlic.
• Stir in asparagus tips, lettuce, and 1 cup greens until greens are just wilted. Season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, toss herb leaves with remaining 2 cups greens. Serve soup, topped with a small mound of herb mixture and a drizzle of oil.

Steps:

• Remove the center stems from all the greens and slice the leaves into 1/2-inch ribbons. Pour the olive oil into a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the ribbons of mustard greens, turnip greens and kale in batches, adding the next batch as the one prior wilts down. Once those three greens are added to the pot, pour in the broth and cook 15 minutes. Then add the ribbons of Swiss chard and cover with a lid. Let simmer 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning. Spoon the greens into a large serving dish.