Greens & Beans Soup

Greens & Beans Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hearty Butternut Squash Soup, featuring Stahlbush Island Farms’ frozen butternut squash. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for cozy fall evenings, packed with nutrients, and bursting with natural sweetness. Plus, using frozen butternut squash makes this recipe a breeze to whip up, saving you time in the kitchen!

INGREDIENTS

• 200g Italian sausage
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp parsley
• 1 can white beans, strained
• 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 1 – 8 oz bag Stahlbush Chopped Curly Kale
• 1 – 10 oz bag Stahlbush Cut Spinach
• splash of fresh lemon juice, to finish freshly grated parmesan cheese, to finish

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
• Add the garlic, onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant. Season lightly with salt, pepper, oregano, and parsley.
• Stir in the white beans and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Stir in the kale and spinach. Continue to simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the greens are wilted and tender.
• Add a splash of fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.