GREEN BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP

GREEN BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP image

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium size onions, chopped
6 cups Chicken stock (one large can Swanson low sodium chicken broth)
4 medium-size yukon gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.) peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium-size carrots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp dill weed
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 pound smoked bratwurst, thinly sliced and cubed

Steps:

In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan, drain,and set aside; discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Add onions to drippings in pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft (about 10 minutes). Stir in stock, potatoes, carrots, parsley, dill weed, italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes mash easily (about 30 minutes). With an immersion blender wisk until vegetables are smooth (about half of the volume) or remove by a slotted spoon and puree in a food processor. Add green beans and bratwurst. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender (about 15 minutes). Serve into individual bowls and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.