Heat lard in a large soup pot, add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 2 minutes. Add greens, a handful at a time, stirring them into fat until wilted before adding next bunch. Add stock, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne and thyme . Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Taste for seasoning - greens should be tender and slightly spicy; add enough salt to enhance flavors. To thicken, have gumbo bubbling gently and stir in 1 tablespoon file powder to start; add file a little at a time until thickened; simmer 3 minutes more. Serve with steamed rice and green onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	294.68 Kcal (1234 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.94g	23%
Cholesterol	45.8mg	15%
Sodium	1048.08mg	44%
Potassium	1304.99mg	28%
Total Carbs	20.04g	7%
Sugars	6.56g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	22.43g	45%
Vitamin C	43mg	72%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	166.2mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56.05 Kcal (235 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.84g	23%
Cholesterol	8.71mg	15%
Sodium	199.34mg	44%
Potassium	248.21mg	28%
Total Carbs	3.81g	7%
Sugars	1.25g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	12%
Protein	4.27g	45%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	72%
Iron	0.9mg	28%
Calcium	31.6mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

6.5

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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