2cupscooked short pastaI like ditalini or any other small tube pasta
Instructions
In a large soup pot, over medium heat, add the diced sausage and onion. Cook 3-4 minutes or until the sausage is starting to brown and the onions are starting to soften.
Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the soup mix, broth, beans, and greens. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Simmer over low until the greens are tender and the soup mix is rehydrated.
10 minutes before serving, add in the cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper if desired. (taste before adding salt as the greens and soup mix can have enough)
Serve with a dash of hot sauce and a slice of cornbread or hush puppies.
Notes
Prep the sausage and onions in a little olive oil ahead of time and either freeze or keep in the fridge until ready to use.
If you’re not a big Swiss cheese fan, you can use Mozzarella instead! They have a similar consistency when melted, so you’ll get the same texture with this swap.
Can't find frozen turnip greens? Try canned, seasoned greens from Margaret Holmes. They are a great shortcut.
Big tomato fan? You can add in some tomato sauce to this recipe in place of the soup mix, which will create a completely different flavor for you to try.
Replace your beans with ribs celery if you don’t like beans - these will provide a similar consistency and taste, so they’re a good substitute.