Swamp Soup Recipe: A Hearty and Nutritious Delight
Swamp Soup is a hearty, comforting soup featuring a blend of sausage, greens, and beans in a flavorful broth. Its vibrant green hue from spinach or kale gives it a “swampy” look, making it both nutritious and fun for the table.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach or chopped kale
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation
- Slice sausage, dice onion, and mince garlic
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cooked sausage. Cook for another 5–10 minutes until greens are wilted and flavors are combined.