Hearty Swiss Chard and Sausage Soup

Ingredients

Italian sausage

1 pound, casings removed

Onion

1 medium, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Swiss chard

4 cups, chopped

Cannellini beans

1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed

Chicken broth

4 cups

Dried oregano

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, freshly grated

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Incorporate the chopped Swiss chard into the pot, stirring until the leaves are wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the cannellini beans and dried oregano, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.