Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stoup Recipe

Name: Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stoup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 large bundle broccoli rabe, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sweet or hot sausage; 1 onion, chopped; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or very thinly sliced; 1 red chile pepper, very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; A few grates nutmeg; 6 cups chicken stock-in-a-box; 2 cups water; About 3/4 cup orecchietti pasta; Grated pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping; Crusty bread, such as ciabatta

Servings: persons

Salt
1 large bundle broccoli rabe, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sweet or hot sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or very thinly sliced
1 red chile pepper, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon lemon zest
A few grates nutmeg
6 cups chicken stock-in-a-box
2 cups water
About 3/4 cup orecchietti pasta
Grated pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano, for topping
Crusty bread, such as ciabatta

1
In a medium pot, bring a few inches of water to a boil over medium heat, then salt the water.
2
Trim the broccoli rabe and cut it into 1 1/2 to 2-inch lengths.
3
Simmer in boiling water to reduce the bitterness, about 4 to 5 minutes, then cold shock in ice water and drain very well.
4
Heat a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
5
Add the sausage and brown and crumble, 7 to 8 minutes.
6
Add the onions, garlic and chile and cook a few minutes more.
7
Add the thyme and lemon zest, then add broccoli rabe and season with a little nutmeg.
8
Stir in the stock and the water and bring to a boil.
9
Simmer a few minutes to combine the flavors.
10
Turn off the heat, cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
11
Reheat the stoup over low heat and bring to a low boil.
12
Add the pasta and cook to al dente, about 10 minutes.
13
Ladle the stoup in shallow bowls and garnish with cheese.
14
Serve with crusty bread for mopping.

774

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 large bundle broccoli rabe, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sweet or hot sausage, and more.

Yes, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stoup falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stoup

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