Swamp Soup

Smoky andouille sausage, turnip greens, white beans and ditalini simmer in a savory broth for a hearty Southern-style soup.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings

Calories 195kcal

1 pound andouille sausage sliced and cut into quarters
1 medium onion chopped or diced
1 clove garlic minced
8 cups chicken broth low sodium chicken broth
1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Recipe mix seasoning
2 15 oz cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 15 oz cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 15 oz cans seasoned turnip greens, with their liquid or 1 pound bag frozen turnip greens, thawed
1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups cooked ditalini

Add the andouille sausage and onion to a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook until the sausage begins to brown and the onion is soft and fragrant. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken broth, vegetable recipe mix, beans, turnip greens, hot sauce and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for one hour.
Add the cooked ditalini during the final 15 minutes of cooking. If you plan to freeze the soup, keep the pasta separate and add it to individual bowls instead.

For a milder soup, substitute kielbasa, chicken sausage or turkey sausage for the andouille. Chopped ham also works.
Cannellini beans or black-eyed peas can replace either variety of white beans.
Collard greens, mustard greens or spinach can replace the turnip greens. Thaw frozen greens before using and wash fresh greens thoroughly.
Use low-sodium chicken broth, rinse the canned beans and taste the finished soup before adding salt.
Tubetti or elbow macaroni can replace the ditalini.
If you expect leftovers or plan to freeze the soup, keep the cooked pasta separate and add it to individual servings.
For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
For the slow-cooker method, brown the sausage and onion first. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Transfer everything except the pasta to the slow cooker and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Add the cooked pasta during the final 15 minutes.