2poundssweet potatoesI like yellow Hannah or Japanese sweet potatoes best
3cupsbrothof choice
3cupswater
1teaspoonsea saltplus more to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1small cabbageabout ¾ pound
4cupsgreensof choice, chopped, kale, spinach, or other
vinegaror lemon to brighten the flavor, optional
Optional seasonings
½teaspooncayenneor red pepper flakes
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspooncajun seasoning
Instructions
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 ½ inch dice). Add to pot and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, scrub the sweet potatoes and chop into ½-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 ½ teaspoon - of vinegar to brighten the flavors.)
Notes
Please note that you do not really need to prep everything ahead of time! I timed myself and this dish took 30 minutes from start to finish. I warmed the oil in the pot and sliced the sausage, then I prepped everything else - including washing and chopping - in between other steps. You do you!