Sausage, Potato and Swiss Chard Soup

By Nanasjoy

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 tbsp evoo
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups packed coarsely chopped swiss chard leaves
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cut sausage into 1 inch pieces. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage. Transfer to bowl. Drain fat from pan.

Add onion, garlic, potatoes, Italian herb seasoning, pepper and hot pepper flakes to pan; fry over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

Add water and stock; bring to boil. Return sausage to pan; reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 7 minutes.

Add swiss chard; simmer, covered, until tender. about 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan.