spicy sausage and chard soup with veggies
INGREDIENTS
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One bunch Swiss chard, torn into two inch pieces
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1 medium red onion, chopped
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1 medium organic yellow squash, sliced and quartered
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1 small organic zucchini, sliced and halved
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1/2 organic green pepper, chopped
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5-6 small organic carrots, chopped
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1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped very small
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4 cups organic diced tomatoes in juice (or one large can)
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1 cup fresh green beans, chopped
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1 small can organic tomato paste
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6 cups organic chicken broth
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2 c water
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1 lb. ground hot Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey)
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1 T fennel (omit if your sausage already contains fennel)
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tsp. thyme
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1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried)
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2-3 tsp. sea salt
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1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (more or less, depending on how spicy you like it)
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Freshly grated parmesan cheese (for topping; optional)
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