Alisas soup recipe.

Garkicky White Beans and Greens Soup

Ingredients:

1 to 1 1/2 pounds bulk sausage browned

1 large yellow onion diced

1 to 2 cans of white kidney/navy beans

5-7 cups of chicken stock

2-4 diced red potatoes with skin on (if desired)

3-4 cloves of minced garlic

2 to 3 stalks of celery, diced

1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 bunch of kale or spinach or dark leafy greens, chopped finely 4-5 cups

1 to 2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Brown sausage in a skillet.

Sautee or caramelize onions in a large skillet.

Add 1/2 of diced garlic and celery to onions and sautee slightly.

Add crushed red pepper flake and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Add potatos and bring to a boil for 7-10 minutes.

Add rinsed beans and sausage.

Allow to soup to simmer then add the greens so they remain firm and the color stays vibrant.

Add the rest of the raw chopped garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley.

Serve with crusty bread.

Enjoy!