Sausage Soup

dianegrapegrower's Note:

This is a really versatile soup recipe. Add other veges in season, omit the sausage to make a vegetable soup. As written, it's hearty and satisfying.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb smoked turkey sausage , diced
• 1 medium onion , diced
• 1 large boiling potato , diced
• 1 cup mushroom , diced
• 3 celery ribs , diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley (or 1/2 c. fresh chopped)
• ½ head kale , shredded (substitute spinach if you prefer)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in bottom of large soup pan. Sauté sausage and onion until onion is tender, and sausage is barely browned.
2. Add all other ingredients, except kale. Simmer until just tender.
3. Add kale, simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Reviews

[PanNan]

Delicious! The soup was very satisfying for a meal. I used cabbage instead of kale, because that's what I had on hand, and I also used a nicely flavored smoked sausage with garlic that is made by a local butcher. In a recipe like this, I think the quality and flavor of the sausage really makes a difference. Otherwise I followed the recipe exactly. We'll definitely make this one again. Made for PAC Fall 2009.