Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stoup

Submitted by mandabears

"This a Rachael Ray stoup recipe that DH and I love. The hardest thing to do is blanch the Broccoli Rabe. Great dinner with some crusty bread. As Rachael would say, Yummo! I have made this recipe with hot Italian turkey sausage, just to make it healthier."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli rabe, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage, I use hot
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained (can use stewed tomatoes)
• 15 ounces white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1⁄2 cups orecchiette
• grated pecorino romano cheese, for topping
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
2. Add salt to it, then add broccoli rabe.
3. Boil for 3 minutes.
4. Drain and let cool.
5. In a soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
6. Add the sausage and cumbling with a spoon until browned 3-4 minutes.
7. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
8. Season with the nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste.
9. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and their juices and 2 cups of water.
10. Cover and bring to boil.
11. Stir in the the white beans and cooked broccoli rabe and return to a boil.
12. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente.
13. Top with the cheese.