Beans And Greens Soup (With A Little Italian Sausage) Recipe

Name: Beans And Greens Soup (With A Little Italian Sausage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried northern white beans, soaked overnight in water to cover; 1 pound Sweet Italian sausage baked at 350F for 30 minutes; 1 cup sliced leeks; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cups chicken broth; 8 cups chopped greens ( kale, spinach,collards -your choice); 3 medium potatoes,peeled and diced in 3/4 inch cubes; salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound dried northern white beans, soaked overnight in water to cover
1 pound Sweet Italian sausage baked at 350F for 30 minutes
1 cup sliced leeks
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups chicken broth
8 cups chopped greens ( kale, spinach,collards -your choice)
3 medium potatoes,peeled and diced in 3/4 inch cubes
salt and black pepper to taste

1
Cook the soaked beans in water for 40 to 50 minutes until tender, reserving one cup of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
2
In a large soup pot saute the leeks, crushed red pepper and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
3
Slice the baked Italian sausage in 1/2 inch rounds and add to the pot. Saute for about 3 minutes.
4
Add the chicken broth, the reserved bean broth and the potatoes. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Add the greens and the cooked beans, bring back to the boil and simmer until the greens have wilted.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

1066

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

161

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried northern white beans, soaked overnight in water to cover, 1 pound Sweet Italian sausage baked at 350F for 30 minutes, 1 cup sliced leeks, 2 cloves minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Beans And Greens Soup (With A Little Italian Sausage) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beans And Greens Soup (With A Little Italian Sausage)

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