Sausage & Swiss Chard Soup

Sausage & Swiss Chard Soup
  • Author: Anonymous

This hearty and comforting Chicken Sausage and White Bean Soup is a satisfying meal in a bowl that's perfect for chilly days. The flavors of savory andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, creamy white beans, and Swiss chard come together in a flavorful broth seasoned with a hint of wine. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and served with garlic crostini, this soup is both delicious and nourishing. A delightful option for a cozy dinner or gathering with loved ones.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 1⁄2 lb. chicken andouille sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 leek, white portion only, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
  • 6 cups chicken stock, warmed
  • 1 cup water, warmed
  • 2 cups cooked white beans, drained
  • 4 oz. Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut
  • into 1⁄2-inch strips
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for
  • garnish (optional)
  • Garlic crostini for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, boil the wine until reduced to 1/2 cup, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a soup pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let cool, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
  • In the same pot over medium-low heat, cook the onion, celery, carrot and leek, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more. Add the reduced wine, the stock and water, increase the heat to medium-high and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the sausage, white beans and chard and cook until the chard wilts, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, and garnish with the cheese and crostini. Serve immediately. Serves 6 to 8.

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