Beans & Greens Soup

 

The amazing thing about this soup is that the beans, greens, shallots, and peppers were harvested from my garden and were served in this delicious soup using chicken stock I made myself from chickens I helped raise and butcher. Can't get much fresher or more local than that!

(Measurements are approximate and ingredients are interchangeable, depending on what is growing in your garden.)

2 cups fresh lima beans

1 cup cooked mixed greens (beet, chard, mustard, etc.)

2 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup chopped shallots

1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (or other sweet pepper)

1 cup diced smoked sausage

salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients except salt and pepper into pot. Add water as needed. Cook until beans and greens are tender. Add seasoning to taste. Serve over brown rice.