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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sausage
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage, slice it, and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Broth and Beans
Stir in the vegetable broth, canned white beans, diced tomatoes, and the cooked sausage. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add Greens
Once boiling, add the chopped kale or Swiss chard. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate Focaccia
Add the cubed focaccia bread to the soup and stir well. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the flavors.
- 6
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.




