Sausage, Beans, and Greens Soup

Servings: 4

1 tbsp olive oil

2 spicy or Italian sausages, casings removed, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2-3 carrots, chopped

1-2 bell peppers, chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

salt and pepper

1 tbsp thyme

1 tbsp rosemary

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

4 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock

1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes

1 large can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup greens (eg spinach, kale, cabbage, chard)

optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.

2. Add onion, carrots, peppers, and garlic to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender, about 8 minutes.

3. Add thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, chicken stock, tomatoes, and cooked sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until flavours have melded, about 30 minutes.

4. Using a fork, coarsely mash half the beans. Add to pot along with remaining beans. Let simmer 10 minutes.

5. Divide spinach among bowls, then ladle soup over spinach. If using kale or cabbage, add to pot to let cook for a few minutes to soften.

6. Optional: Garnish soup with Parmesan cheese.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spicy-sausage-and-white-bean-soup