Italian Chicken Sausage and Artichoke Soup

By Realtychick

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Italian chicken sausage, casings removed and meat broken into chunks
• 3 cans (15 oz. each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and halved
• 1 bunch chard (1 lb.), stemmed and chopped
• Parmesan cheese
• Warm rustic or ciabbatta bread

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook sausage until browned, stirring often, 10 minutes. Add broth, artichokes, and 2 cups water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer. Add chard and cook, covered, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with freshly grated cheese and bread.