Turkey Sausage and Swiss Chard Minestrone | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound fresh turkey sausage (or sausage of choice), removed from casing
• 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and cut into slices 1/4-inch thick
• 2 celery ribs, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 x 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 x 19 oz can white kidney (cannellini) beans
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves separated from stems
• 2 pieces Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry pasta (small shape such as Ditali, Elbow, Baby Shell, etc.)
• Fish sauce, as needed
• Black pepper, as needed
• Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving
• Chili flakes, for serving