White Bean, Sausage, and Turnip Green Stew

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: Southern Living | November 2015

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 1 (1-lb.) package fresh chopped turnip greens
• 2 cups diced smoked sausage
• 2 olive oil
• 3 medium turnips (about 1 lb.), chopped
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15-oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (32-oz.) container reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 ground black pepper

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from southernliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 2 qt. water and 1/4 cup kosher salt to a boil in a large stockpot over high heat. Add turnip greens, and boil 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Cook sausage in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in turnips, and cook 5 minutes. Add leeks and next 3 ingredients, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until leeks are tender.
3. Increase heat to high. Add turnip greens and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt.