Ingredients

4 qts chicken stock (I use Whole Foods’ 32-oz boxes)

1 lb (or so of fresh picked collards or 1 bag of Glory collard greens (don’t get the mixed greens!)

4-6 limes, juiced

1-2 T. toasted sesame oil (optional)

1/2 cup chopped cilantro stems and leaves (more if you are a cilantro freak like me)

1-2 peeled shallots (whole)

1 T. Sriracha Chili Sauce (more for a spicier soup)

A few kafir lime leaves (optional)

A few shards of galanga root (optional)

1/2 to 1 pound thinly sliced Andouille sausage.

Fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In a stock pot bring the chicken broth and collards to a low boil. Stir in the other ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for an hour.