MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Jan 14, 2014) - (Family Features) Chilly outside? Nothing warms like a steaming bowl of soup. If thoughts of a cozy and comforting pot of soup make you hungry, here is a recipe that's short on time, but long on flavor and satisfaction.
Forget about a tedious ingredient list and lots of simmering time. Italian-Style Greens & Beans Soup is a shortcut that you will turn to again and again. This hearty, rustic bean soup with homemade from-scratch flavor can be on the table in about 20 minutes. The secret is a can of READ Greens and Beans with Sausage, a seasoned combination of white kidney beans, collard greens, tomatoes and sausage. It makes a delicious, easy side dish but is also a great kick-start to a mouth-watering pot of soup. Just add broth and a few simple ingredients, give it a quick simmer, and stir in a healthy handful of kale or spinach. Then, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving and soup's on.
This soup can be a quick supper for the family or the main dish for casual entertaining. If you're feeding a crowd, that's no problem, as the recipe can easily be doubled. Accompaniments can be as simple as a crusty whole grain baguette and fresh fruit. Open a bottle of Sangiovese or Chianti to add a special touch for entertaining.
For additional information about READ Greens and Beans visit www.facebook.com/READsalads.
| Italian-Style Greens & Beans Soup | |
| Preparation Time: 10 minutes | |
| Cook Time: 10 minutes | |
| Servings: 3 to 4 | |
| 1/2 | cup chopped onion |
| 1/2 | cup crumbled Italian sausage |
| 1 | teaspoon minced garlic |
| 3/4 | teaspoon Italian seasoning blend |
| 1 | can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth |
| 1 | can (15 ounces) READ Greens & Beans with Sausage |
| 1/4 | cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
| 1/2 | cup thinly sliced kale or spinach (packed) |
| Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) | |
1. Cook onion, sausage, garlic and Italian seasoning in large nonstick saucepan over medium heat until sausage is completely cooked, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add broth, Greens & Beans and red pepper; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in kale. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Note: Recipe can be doubled.
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