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Beans, Greens and Sausage Soup




Source of Recipe


chef2chef






Recipe Introduction


The hearty flavor of this soup belies its brief cooking time.





List of Ingredients



• 12 oz mild or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 T rubbed dried sage leaves
  
• 3 cans (15 1/2 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 3 cans (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 1 cup macaroni*
  
• 1 bag (6 oz) baby spinach leaves, stems removed
  
• 1 T red or white wine vinegar
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  
• grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  






Instructions



1. Crumble the sausage into a large cold pot. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon, set aside. Pour off and discard drippings. Add the garlic and sage.
   
2. Cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the beans, broth and water. Increase the heat to high and just bring to a boil. Scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pot.
   
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover partially and simmer 15 minutes.
   
4. Transfer about half of the beans and enough broth to cover, to a blender or food processor. Puree and return to the pot. Add the macaroni and the reserved sausage.
   
5. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the spinach, vinegar, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano at the table.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 to 6 servings

*Any small dried pasta may replace the macaroni.