ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND GREENS SOUP

Italian Sausage and Greens Soup image

Provided by Lakme

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!