Italian Sausage and Greens Soup

Submitted by Lakme

"This is a recipe from my father who was from Louisiana and loved his greens with bacon! He ended up being a Navy cook during the war and served a version of this soup on his ship. I add other vegetables such as corn, green beans, squash, etc. This soup is better the second day!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I use turkey)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 cup bacon, ends (I use Hempler's)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cannellini beans, drained
• other vegetables (corn, green beans, etc.)
• 1⁄4 cup pasta (some small shape)
• 1 cup water (may need more)
• 2 bunches mixed greens, chopped (collards,chard,baby bok choy, etc.)

directions

1. Saute Italian sausage and fennel seeds in olive oil.
2. When browned, pour into soup pot.
3. Saute the bacon until brown.
4. Pour into soup pot.
5. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic.
6. When lightly brown, pour into soup pot.
7. Saute mushrooms until tender and pour into soup pot.
8. Add beans to soup pot.
9. Add chicken stock to soup pot.
10. Add enough water to cover contents and bring to boil.
11. Add pasta,cover, and simmer for 7 minutes.
12. Add chopped greens and more water if needed to come to about two inches below greens.
13. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until greens are tender.
14. Enjoy! - Better the second day!

Reviews

[Anonymous]

This is a keeper. very flavorful, love all the layers. Have made it many times. I used Hot Italian Chicken Sausage this time and lots of garlic.