Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 cloves garlic (medium-large)
  • 1 Tablespoon oil (avocado or ghee)
  • 10-16 oz sausage (of choice)
  • 2 medium onions (about 2 cups diced)
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes (I like yellow Hannah or Japanese sweet potatoes best)
  • 3 cups broth (of choice)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small cabbage (about ¾ pound)
  • 4 cups greens (of choice, chopped, kale, spinach, or other)
  • vinegar (or lemon to brighten the flavor, optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne (or red pepper flakes)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning

Instruction

  • Mince garlic and set aside.
  • Slice sausage into circles. Warm oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, then add the sausage. Brown sausage, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • Dice onions into small bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 inch dice). Add to pot and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, scrub the sweet potatoes and chop into 1/2-inch diced pieces.
  • When onions are ready, stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, then stir in the sweet potatoes, broth, and water.
  • Add salt, pepper, and optional seasonings, then cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Wash and chop the cabbage and the greens. (Now’s a good time to clean up!)
  • After 15 minutes, stir in the cabbage and cook another 5 minutes, then stir in the remaining greens and cook until wilted, approximately 3 more minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings and serve! (I usually add more salt and occasionally add a splash - like 1/2 teaspoon - of vinegar to brighten the flavors.)