Nordic•comfort

Herbed White Bean and Sausage Soup with Swiss Chard

An easy and delicious soup filled with nourishing vegetables, hearty white beans and browned Italian sausage. Perfect for a cozy winter's supper!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2-3 carrots (finely diced)
2 ribs of celery (finely diced)
1 onion (finely diced)
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
¾ pound fresh Italian sausage (casings removed (spicy or sweet is fine))
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 cans Great Northern Beans (rinsed and drained)
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 bunch swiss chard (stems removed and cut into ribbons (kale or spinach will also work))
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic to the pot. Cook until onions are translucent and vegetables are begining to soften, about 5 minutes.
2
Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
3
Add tomato paste, thyme and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute.
4
Add beans, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes. Add chard and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.