Sausage & White Bean Soup

Thursday, February 18, 2021

This healthy, flavorful soup makes escarole a star! Simmer together slices of Italian sausage, escarole, white beans, carrots & aromatics with a splash of white wine. Top it off with a spoonful of gremolata made with parmesan, parsley, oregano & garlic.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 links Italian sausage
• 2 cups escarole
• 1 1/2 cup white beans
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tsp + 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/3 cup parsley
• 2 Tbsp oregano
• 2 Tbsp parmesan
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• olive oil
• salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. BROWN SAUSAGE & PREP GREENS

• In a large pot, heat 1 Tbsp oil over med
• Add sausage and brown 3-4 min per side
• Roughly chop escarole 
• Drain and rinse beans

2. START SOUP

• Remove sausage from pot, then add carrot, onion, and 2 tsp garlic, salt & pepper, and cook 2–3 min
• Add white wine and cook 1–2 min, scraping up any browned bits
• Slice sausage into coins
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low
• Add escarole, beans & sausage (and any juices from the plate) and cook 10 min

3. MAKE GREMOLATA

• Finely chop parsley & oregano
• Combine herbs with 1/4 cup olive oil, remaining 1/2 tsp garlic, red pepper flakes & parmesan
• Adjust gremolata seasoning to taste

4. GARNISH & GATHER

• Scoop soup into bowls, drizzle with gremolata, and enjoy!