Sausage, White Bean, and Swiss Chard Soup

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 (1.22-pound) package lean hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cartons low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups chopped Swiss chard, stems removed
• 1 pound great Northern beans,soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Mini cornbread muffins, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Directions


In a large Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onions, and garlic over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Drain, if necessary. Stir in the broth, and beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender add Swiss chard cook until it is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately with mini cornbread muffins, if desired.