Escarole & Bean Soup With Sausage

5 steps

1. Chop onions and garlic.
2. Cut each sausage patty into 8 pieces, shape into balls.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large braising pan on medium. Add sausage balls and cook, turning to brown all sides, 3-4 minutes. Remove sausage from pan and set aside. Discard pan drippings.
4. Return pan to heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add garlic. Cook, stirring until softened, about 1 minute. Add escarole. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Stir in stock, beans, and browned sausage. Heat to boiling on medium-high. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add pasta. Simmer 10 minutes. Add parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.