Recipe: Sausage, Beans and Broccoli Rabe Soup (Rachael Ray)

SAUSAGE, BEANS AND BROCCOLI RABE SOUP

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (2 turns of the pan)
1 1/4 pounds bulk Italian sweet sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and chopped into small dice
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained
Salt and pepper
4 cups chopped broccoli rabe and greens
2 quarts chicken stock
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano (for serving)

Heat soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage and brown.

Add veggies, bay leaf and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cook mixture 5 minutes to begin to soften the vegetables.

Add rabe and wilt. Add stock and cover pot. Raise heat and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve soup with grated cheese, for topping.

Makes 10 servings
Source: Rachael Ray - 30 Minute Meals, the Food Network