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Winter Greens and White Bean Soup

Yields6 Servings

 3 bunches of winter greens (mustard, chard, kale, collards, etc.)
 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 brown onion, chopped
 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 2 teaspoons dried oregano
 1 bay leaf
 1-2 links of Italian sausage, sliced into rings
 4 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
 1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium white beans, drained and rinsed
 salt and pepper, to taste
 grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and prepare as directed.

2

Tear or chop greens into bite-size pieces. Set aside in a bowl.

3

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, until brown.

4

Turn heat up to medium-high. Add garlic, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and sausage. Sauté until spices are fragrant and sausage is browned, about 5-8 minutes.

5

Add broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to deglaze.

6

Turn heat down to medium-low, stir in winter greens and beans. Place lid on pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

7

Salt and pepper, to taste.

8

Serve hot topped with parmesan cheese

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1 cup

Amount per serving
Calories239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 34g13%

Dietary Fiber 10g36%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.