TUSCAN SOUP WITH SAUSAGE RECIPES

Steps:

• Put oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat; a minute later add onion, celery, carrots, a large pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook until vegetables are glossy and onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, and stir; add farro, beans, tomatoes and stock, and stir.
• Bring to a boil, then adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook until farro and beans are tender, at least an hour, adding stock or water as necessary if mixture becomes too thick. Stir in parsley and basil (if using), then cook another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve with lots of Parmesan.

Steps:

• Place the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large pot. Add the broth, cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, add ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top.)
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Transfer the chicken to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
• Stir the chicken back into the soup along with the sausage, escarole and beans. Simmer until the escarole is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.