Rustic Italian Sausage Soup (zuppa Arcidossana)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 lb sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup stale bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (use coarse, country-style bread)
• 1/2 lb spinach, trimmed, washed and rough chopped
• 1/4 cup ricotta salata, cut in 1/2-inch cubes or 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 brown sausage in a skillet over medium low heat, stirring to break up. add carrots, onion, and garlic; cook until they begin to soften and brown, about 10 minutes. season with salt and pepper. add bread and stir a couple of minutes. add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes.
• 2 add 2 cups water and scrape bottom of pan to loosen any brown bits. cook until the consistency of a thin gravy and serve. more water can be added if necessary. top with chese and parsley.