Spicy Sausage Soup with Sweet Potatoes & Greens

 (to cut calories use turkey sausage or swap winter squash for potatoes)

1 lb spicy ground sausage  - I prefer the New York Sausage Co. bulk tube
1 large onion diced
4 small sweet potatoes or winter squash cut into bite size pieces
2 bunches kale, collards, mustard or other sturdy greens cleaned and chopped
1 can white beans (rinsed)
about 8-10 cups (2 quarts) chicken broth
salt and pepper
smoked Spanish paprika
Parmesan cheese

Brown the sausage in a large, heavy pot.
Remove meat from pot and saute onion until golden brown.
Add the meat back in, cover with 2 qts chicken stock.
Peel and slice the sweet potatoes/squash into something bite-size, add them.
Wash the greens thoroughly, then cut into ribbons, add them.
Add can of beans (rinsed)
Cover and let the whole thing simmer half an hour until the greens are wilted and taters are tender. Season with salt and pepper and paprika.
Top with cheese
Serve & enjoy