Sausages, White Bean, and Swiss Chard Soup

Make 10 servings.

Ingredients :

• 1 (1.22-pound) package lean hot Italian turkey 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
• Mini cornbread muffins, optional

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. Drain, if necessary. Stir in the broth, Swiss chard, and beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until Swiss chard is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately with mini cornbread muffins, if desired.