Dream Soup

This is probably my favorite broth-based soup. Its real name is too long, so I’m calling it Dream Soup because it combines four of my favorite ingredients: Sweet potato, sausage, beans and garlic.

This week we got some great kale in the Produce Box. I’ve never eaten kale any other way, but I think it was made just for this soup. It’s so hearty and delicious.

Here’s the recipe (adapted from MyRecipes.com):

Dream Soup

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

One onion, diced

1 tsp. salt, divided

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 links hot Italian sausage, casings removed

3 medium sweet potatoes, skinned and cubed

3 cups water

5 cups chicken stock

1 lb. kale, washed, trimmed and torn

1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

Heat olive oil in heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1/2 tsp. salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Saute 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute another minute. Add sausage and break up with spatula. Cook until sausage is brown, about 8 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, water and stock. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in kale and the other 1/2 tsp salt. Cover pot and cook another 10 minutes, until kale is wilted and bright green. Stir in beans. Serve immediately or let simmer as desired.