White Bean Soup with Sausage and Collards

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Everyday Food, December 2005

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

12OunceItalian Sausage
1 Onion (chopped)
20OunceFrozen Collard Greens (chopped)
31OunceCannellini Beans (drained, rinsed, and slightly mashed)
1TablespoonRed Wine Vinegar
1⁄2TeaspoonSalt
1⁄2TeaspoonGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.Cook sausage and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until fat renders, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add water if sausage gets too dark.
2.Add collard greens, beans, and 4 cups water, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until soup is slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust consistency of soup with water, if necessary. Stir in red-wine vinegar, and serve.