Etruscan Peasant Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained (or white kidney beans)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (preferably the ones with basil, garlic, and oregano)
• 1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large sauacepan or dutch oven over medium heat cook sausage, chicken, onion, and garlic in oil until sausage is no longer pink.

2. 2

   Add spinach, beans, tomatoes (with their liquid), broth, and crushed red pepper flakes - bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat - simmer 20 minutes (or longer!) to blend flavors.

4. 4

   Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

5. 5

   PS - sometimes I like to use hot turkey sausage, it really kicks it up!