A little over 2 years ago, my dear friend Stacy introduced me to this Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup. I’m not a huge sweet potato fan, but I wasn’t feeling well and thought I’d give it a go. Pretty sure I had 3 bowls. It’s soooo good and will cure you of any cold (well maybe not, but it will make your hunger pains go away!).

 

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 pound of your favorite sausage

1 or 2 sweet potatoes skinned and chopped

32 oz of chicken stock

1 tablespoon of garlic (or more if you like)

1/2 cup of chopped onion

1 box of small pasta shells

kale

1. Start by browning your sausage
2. Once you get your sausage in, add the garlic and onion
3. After all is cooked, add the chicken stock (yes, this is the ONLY time I’m going to recommend NOT draining your meat)
4. Now add your sweet potatoes
5. Bring to a boil and let simmer on medium heat until potatoes are soft (about 15-20 mins)
6. Add your pasta shells and kale 5 minutes before serving to keep the shells from getting over cooked. (if you are making enough for left overs, pull out what you think will not get eaten BEFORE adding the shells).

 

Top off with some parmesan cheese and do a little happy dance.