ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND GREENS SOUP

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This is a recipe from my father who was from Louisiana and loved his greens with bacon! He ended up being a Navy cook during the war and served a version of this soup on his ship. I add other vegetables such as corn, green beans, squash, etc. This soup is better the second day!!

Provided by Lakme

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb Italian sausage (I use turkey)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1/4 cup bacon, ends (I use Hempler's)
1 onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup cannellini beans, drained
other vegetables (corn, green beans, etc.)
1/4 cup pasta (some small shape)
1 cup water (may need more)
2 bunches mixed greens, chopped (collards,chard,baby bok choy, etc.)

Steps:

  • Saute Italian sausage and fennel seeds in olive oil.
  • When browned, pour into soup pot.
  • Saute the bacon until brown.
  • Pour into soup pot.
  • In same skillet, saute onion and garlic.
  • When lightly brown, pour into soup pot.
  • Saute mushrooms until tender and pour into soup pot.
  • Add beans to soup pot.
  • Add chicken stock to soup pot.
  • Add enough water to cover contents and bring to boil.
  • Add pasta,cover, and simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Add chopped greens and more water if needed to come to about two inches below greens.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until greens are tender.
  • Enjoy! - Better the second day!

Amarie Ellis
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Bennie Britz
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I love the addition of red pepper flakes to this soup. It gives it a little bit of a kick.


Nambatya Monir
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham.


Doreen Miriam
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Uma Magar
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This soup is very filling and satisfying.


SHAHIN ALAM SAN
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Boccarro Zimbiri
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's a great weeknight meal.


TJ Harris
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Allatin Hilcey
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I've also made this soup with different types of sausage. It's always good!


5V NOOBA
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This soup is also a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to eat.


VeeR Afridi
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I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Blake Pitchford
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This soup is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sobia Ahmad
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I love the addition of Parmesan cheese to this soup. It gives it a rich and creamy flavor.


Dayanand Sah
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This soup is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Pamela Duke
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Leona Jakovljević
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage and greens. It's also a very affordable meal.


Dae Dae
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Chidozie Ekezie
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sausage was flavorful and the greens were tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.