Sweet Potato & Sausage Soup

serves 6

recipe from Everyday Food Magazine

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt & pepper
• 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 sweet potatoes (1 pound total), peeled & diced medium
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 cup small pasta shells
• 6 cups chopped mixed greens (I used half spinach half kale)
• grated Parmesan for serving

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes; season with salt & pepper. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes, broth, and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cool 3 minutes less than package suggests. Reduce to a simmer, add greens and cook until pasta is tender and greens are wilted, about 4 minutes. Serve with Parmesan.