Saturday, December 8, 2012

Sweet Potato, Sausage & Greens Soup


Yum, yum, yum!  I decided to try this recipe because I had an abundance of kale and sweet potatoes from the garden, but I never dreamed it would be so delicious.  I'm sure the Italian sausage I bought at Rooster St. Provisions was part of the secret to the fabulous flavor combo.  Yum!
1 T. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced large
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sea salt & pepper
3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb. sweet potatoes, unpeeled and diced medium
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. water
3/4 c. small pasta shells
4 c. packed roughly chopped mixed greens, such as kale and Swiss chard
Grated Parmesan. for serving
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high.  Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes; season with sea salt and pepper.  Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add sweet potatoes, broth and water and bring to a boil.  Add pasta and cook 3 minutes less than package instructions.  Reduce to a simmer, add greens, and cook until pasta is tender and greens are wilted, 4 minutes.  Serve with Parmesan.
Serves 6.

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