Sausage Vegetable Soup

Sausage Vegetable Soup

Johnson's stadium fully cooked bratwurst- 1 1/2 package
2 potatoes, diced;
3 celery stalks, sliced;
1 medium onion, diced;
1-15 ounce can canellini beans, drained and rinsed;
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder;
8 ounces or more chopped greens (radicchio, escarole, endive, kale, baby spinach, etc);
1 tsp granulated garlic;
2-14 ounce cans peeled and diced tomatoes;
2 sliced carrots;
olive oil

In large stock pot over medium high heat, add tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of coarse kosher salt, and onion cooking until translucent. Add to pot carrots and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring a few times. In a medium skillet, brown sausage, then cut into bite-size pieces, then add chopped sausage along with potatoes, chicken stock, garlic and pepper. Add canellini beans, diced tomatoes and cold water to pot until it is about 2/3rds full. Add greens. Make sure greens are covered in water by pushing them under and allow everything to return to slow boil. This should take about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning, but don't over cook. Garnish with your favorite croutons.

Adapted from http://www.yelp.com/menu/claros-italian-market-tustin/recipes

Mediterranean Salsa for Fish

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 ripe small tomatoes, minced
1/2 cup red bel pepper, minced
2 cloved garlic, minced
2 tbsp flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tbso fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Heat olive oil in small frying pan, add everything and cook until slightly thickens. Spoon on top of fish. Serves 4.