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

Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, and Prawns

Yield: 6-8 servings

4 chicken thighs, skin on

4 chicken drumsticks, skin on

pinch cayenne pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 smoked sausages (such as andouille or chorizo), cut into 1cm thick slices

1 onion, chopped

4 sticks celery, chopped

4 bay leaves

4 sprigs fresh thyme

6 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

1 large can diced tomatoes

6 cups chicken stock

2 cups long-grain rice

1 green pepper, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

20 raw prawns, peeled and deveined

1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cayenne.

2. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken and sausage pieces.

3. Once nicely browned on all sides, add onion, celery, bay leaves, thyme, and salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until vegetables have softened.

4. Add garlic and chilli and cook for a minute.

5. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until chicken and rice are almost cooked.

6. Add peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.

7. Add prawns and cook for another 3 minutes.

8. Stir parsley through and serve on a big platter.

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/chicken-sausage-prawn-jambalaya/

Chicken Sausage Sauerkraut Soup

Yield: 4-6 servings

2 smoked sausages, diced

2 chicken thighs

1 onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup hard cider

1 jar sauerkraut, drained and rinsed briefly

8 cups chicken broth

1 cup potatoes, cubed

3 sprigs fresh thyme

salt and pepper

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until the sausage is caramelized and the fat is rendered, 4 to 6 minutes.

2. Add the chicken thighs, onion, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

4. Add the cider and cook until almost completely reduced.

5. Add the sauerkraut, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

6. Add potatoes and cook another 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes and sauerkraut are tender.

https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/sauerkraut-soup-with-sausage-3645568

Lasagna

Yield: 8 servings

Sauce:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb sweet (or hot) Italian sausage

1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)

1 onion, finely chopped

5 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

salt and pepper

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 can tomato paste

2 jars tomato sauce

Ricotta Mix:

1 1/2 cups ricotta

2 eggs

1/2 cup spinach, chopped

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

2 tbsp mozzarella, grated

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper

To assemble:

1 pound lasagna noodles

2 cups spinach, chopped

1 lb mozzarella, grated

1 cup four cheese mix, grated

1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meat and cook until completely cooked through. Set aside, but do not drain the fat.

2. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.

3. Add spices and stir. Cook for another minute.

4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. Meanwhile, place lasagna noodles into the bottom of a pan. Pour hot water directly over the noodles, making sure the pasta is completely immersed in the water. Let them soak for 5 minutes, then drain and discard water. Noodles should be pliable but still crunchy inside.

6. In a small mixing bowl, combine ricotta with eggs, spinach, basil, parsley, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to assemble lasagna.

7. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a deep aluminum 9x13 roasting pan.

8. To assemble, spread about 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Place 4 noodles on top. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/4 of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 the spinach. Place 4 noodles on top. Spoon 2 cups meat sauce over noodles. Place 4 noodles on top. Spread remaining ricotta mixture on top of noodles. Top with 1/4 of four cheese mix and remaining 1/2 of the spinach. To finish, place a final layer of pasta, topped with another 1 cup of meat sauce to cover the pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella, four cheese mix, and Parmesan cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

9. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes. May need to broil at the end to allow cheese to brown. Serve hot.

https://thestayathomechef.com/amazing-lasagna-recipe/

Sausage, Apple, and Brussel Sprout Sheet Pan Bake

Yield: 4-6 servings

1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 lb brussel sprouts, halved or quartered
1 apple, diced

4 sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp paprika

3 sprigs of fresh thyme

salt and pepper

Dressing:

1/2 shallot, finely minced

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp grainy mustard

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp fresh dill,  finely chopped

salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Place onion, garlic, cabbage, brussel sprouts, apple, and sausage onto prepared sheet pan.
3. Toss everything together with olive oil, fennel seeds, paprika, thyme, and salt and pepper.

4. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until sausage is cooked and vegetables are tender. 

5. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients and whisking vigorously until the mixture emulsifies.

6. Pour the dressing over the sheet pan before serving.


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