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Add the greens. Cover the pan and cook until tender. Chard and beet greens will take 8 to 10 minutes; kale, mustard, turnip, and collard greens will take 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the greens well in a colander, pressing to remove excess liquid. Toss with 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, if desired, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Set the timer on five minutes. Then check the pot to make sure the water simmers gently. Pierce the greens with a fork to see if they are tender. Escarole and chicory cook faster than broccoli rabe, which usually requires about seven minutes of blanching. Use the slotted spoon to remove the tender greens to a colander set over a plate. Allow some water to drain from the bitter greens before adding them to the soup.