Italian Sausage Soup

2 links Honeysuckle 'hot" turkey Italian Sausage, casings removed
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can great northern beans, rinsed & drained (or 1.5 c. cooked from dry beans)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
large handful torn fresh spinach or swiss chard leaves

In large soup pot, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces.

Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until soft, c. 5 minutes.

Add all the rest except the greens, bring to a boil, then simmer for 7 minutes.

Add spinach or swiss chard and simmer for 3 more minutes.

(If you can only get the Honeysuckle 'sweet' sausage, add chili flakes. The spiciness is important and you can adjust it to your taste.)

Note: created in honor of Brodo's house soup, favorite Buffalo eatery.

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