Description
A hearty Southern-style soup packed with smoky sausage, tender greens, creamy beans, and rich tomato broth. Swamp Soup is comforting, flavorful, and easy to make in just one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped (or spinach or collard greens)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and beans. Stir in the cooked sausage.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add chopped kale. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until greens are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and vinegar if using.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
Notes
- Use a mix of greens for deeper flavor and color.
- Add a parmesan rind while simmering for extra depth.
- Stir in a splash of cream for a rich twist.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg