Sausage, Potato and Swiss Chard Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 gr) Italian sausages
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups (710 mL) cubed peeled potatoes
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) hot pepper flakes
• 3 cups (710 mL) water
• 1 cup (237 mL) sodium-reduced chicken stock
• 2 cups (473 mL) packed coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves
• 1/2 cup (118 mL) shaved Parmesan cheese

Prearation

1. Cut sausage into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage. Transfer to bowl. Drain fat from pan.
2. Add onion, garlic, potatoes, Italian herb seasoning, pepper and hot pepper flakes to pan; fry over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add water and stock; bring to boil. Return sausage to pan; reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add Swiss chard; simmer, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.