Chard and Sausage Soup

By CarrieG

Lois Upham

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken sausages,cut into 1/4"slices 1/2 medium yellow onion,cut into small dices
• 2 cloves garlic,sliced thin
• 4 fresh sage leaves,rolled up and cut into thin strips
• 1 25 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can chick peas,drained
• 2 c chicken stock
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
• 4 large chard leaves,stems removed,leaves rolled up and cut into thin strips

Preparation

Step 1

Pour olive oil into a large saucepan over medium-high heat
Add chicken sausage slices and cook,stirring occasionally,until sausage is thoroughly browned
Remove to a paper-towel covered plate
Add onion and garlic to the hot fat
Cook until soft,about 5 min
Add the sage and cook until it releases its fragrances,about 1 min
Pour diced tomatoes and drained chick peas into the pan
Cook until heated through,about 3 min
Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil
Simmer about 5 min
Season with salt and pepper
Throw in chard leaves and cook until they wilt,about 2 min
Serve in large bowls with a bit of fresh grated parmesan cheese on the top,if you wish