Making Soup On Sister Saturday

Whoo hooo!

It's Saturday and it's time for  Sister Saturday.

Hop over to Vanessa's blog at Southern In My Heart and see what everyone is cooking up.
You will love what Vanessa put for a side dish!!
And then, hop over to her sweet sister's blog for more soup treats. Heather has a great blog called Gourmet Meals For Less. How could you go wrong with that??!

Today, I made

Spicy Sausage and White Bean Soup with Winter Squash and Broccoli Rabe.

What a title. I like to call it yummy, easy soup.

Gather your ingredients:

1 quart chicken broth

1 can (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes

2 tsp. vegetable oil

1 medium onion, cut into medium dice

1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes ( I used regular pepper)

1/2 tsp. dried sage

12 oz. cooked Italian sausage, cut into small pieces.

8 oz. broccoli rabe, chopped

8oz. butternut or other winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut into medium dice

(I get both these veggies at Trader Joe's, the squash comes pre-sliced and diced.)

2 cans (15.5 oz.) white beans, drained.

I use my favorite pan of all time. It is a heavy Dutch oven. This was given to my Mom and Dad when they moved into their first house. Do people still give house-warming gifts? If not, they should, This one has lasted 58 years and is still going strong!

Let's get going.

Microwave broth and tomatoes in a 2 quart Pyrex measuring cup or similar sized microwave-safe container until steamy hot, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute ntil soft and golden brown. Add pepper and sage, and saute 1-2 minutes.

Crumble or add sliced sausage to the onion and cook until browned.

(I use sweet Italian Turkey Sausage. Don't forget to take off the casings!)

Next, add broccoli rabe, squash, 

beans and hot broth and hot tomatoes.

Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered until vegetables are tender.

Enjoy!

Mmmm. Maybe with some French Bread!

Recipe from:

 "The Perfect Recipe For Losing Weight & Eating Great"

By Pam Anderson