Escarole and Bean Soup With Sausage

Name: Escarole and Bean Soup With Sausage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian turkey sausage link; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 head escarole, washed and coarsly chopped; salt and pepper; 6 cups chicken broth; 15 1/2 ounces cannellini beans, drained; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Submitted by Sandyg61

"A good filling soup. This is adapted from a recipe that was in Wegman's Menu magazine."

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photo by Carol H.

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb Italian turkey sausage link
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 head escarole, washed and coarsly chopped
salt and pepper
6 cups chicken broth
15 ¹⁄₂ ounces cannellini beans, drained
¹⁄₂ cup orzo pasta
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

directions

Remove casing and cut each sausage link into 8 pieces; shape into balls.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large pot on MEDIUM. Add sausage balls and cook, turning to brown all sides, 3-4 minute
Remove sausage from pan and set aside. Discard pan drippings.
Return pan to heat; add remaining 2 Tbsp basting oil and onions.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 min, until onions are translucent.
Add garlic; cook, stirring until softened, about 1 minute
Add escarole; cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 min, until wilted.
Stir in stock, beans, and browned sausage; heat to boiling on MEDIUM-HIGH.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minute
Add pasta; simmer 10 minute
Add parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Reviews

I made this soup it is absolutely delicious. I didn't have orzo so I added ditalini. I left out the lemon and added parmesan cheese such a healthy Hardy soup.

Carol H.
This is delicious, easy, and healthy! If I'm short on escarole, I substitute some romaine lettuce. Yes, romaine! I sometimes skip the lemon juice and usually leave out the orzo. I do add a sprinkling of good grated romano cheese to each bowl. Serve with garlic bread! YUM! Perfect for a chilly fall or winter meal. Great for kids or company!

JustBunny