Sweet Potato-Sausage Soup

By mschweickert

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced large
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 sweet potatoes (1 pound total), peeled and diced medium
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup small pasta shells
• 4 cups roughly chopped mixed greens, such as kale and Swiss chard
• Grated Parmesan, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes, broth, and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook 3 minutes less than package instructions. Reduce to a simmer, add greens, and cook until pasta is tender and greens are wilted, 4 minutes. Serve with Parmesan.