Sausage, White Bean, and Swiss Chard Soup

Ingredients

Yield: 8 servings

• 1 ½ pounds lean hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups chopped Swiss chard, stems removed
• 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onions, and garlic over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes.
2. Drain, if necessary.
3.  Stir in the broth, Swiss chard, and beans.
4.  Add salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until Swiss chard is tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.