So this recipe is actually from the fantastic and must-own book "Simply In Season". Anyone who likes to buy local and cook fresh natural foods for their family's should own this book. It has a section for each season, and a section for "all season" recipes and I have been wandering through the Spring section lately and this soup was great for a not-so-warm spring day a few weeks back. (Not something I would make in this current north-eastern heat wave!!)
Spring veggies can sometimes be hard to cook with, there don't seem to be a lot of common recipes featuring asparagus, peas, leeks, etc... let alone all the greens! How many salads can one person eat realistically... haha. This book totally solves this problem, so many awesome ideas! And with just a touch of creativity you can branch out with the skills and cooking methods you learn to make even MORE unique dishes! But at any rate... on to this soup, as is my habit, I had the recipe out to guide me.... but made some changes in what was written. I will tell you what I did, if you want the original recipe get over to the book store and get a copy, its worth every penny!
Saute up about a lb of bulk sausage (I used hot chicken italian sausage)
Add in a few large (somewhere between a classic green onion and a leek) green onions diced partway up the green part
Add about 4 cups each broth and water (if you sautee the sausage and onions right there will be plenty of flavor)
Add one diced large potato and simmer until potatoes are tender
Dice up your favorite greens (I used about two cups kale, and one and a half cups spinach) and cook until tender (kale takes longer than other greens, simmer that one first if using!)
Garnish with some Parmesan cheese and garlic bread for dipping!
This makes a pretty big pot of soup so be prepared to have leftovers at work for lunch, or to freeze some to use later! It is very hearty and filling but I definitely recommend garlic bread with just to get some carbs goin' on to make your tummy more satisfied! Please share and subscribe and as always Happy Eating!
