Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (I use turkey)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 1/4 cup bacon, ends (I use Hempler's)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cannellini beans, drained
  • other vegetables (corn, green beans, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup pasta (some small shape)
  • 1 cup water (may need more)
  • 2 bunches mixed greens, chopped (collards,chard,baby bok choy, etc.)

Method

  • Saute Italian sausage and fennel seeds in olive oil.
  • When browned, pour into soup pot.
  • Saute the bacon until brown.
  • Pour into soup pot.
  • In same skillet, saute onion and garlic.
  • When lightly brown, pour into soup pot.
  • Saute mushrooms until tender and pour into soup pot.
  • Add beans to soup pot.
  • Add chicken stock to soup pot.
  • Add enough water to cover contents and bring to boil.
  • Add pasta,cover, and simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Add chopped greens and more water if needed to come to about two inches below greens.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until greens are tender.
  • Enjoy! - Better the second day!