Sausage and Greens Soup

from Simply in Season, p. 38

Serves 4

1/2 lb bulk sausage
Brown in soup pot and drain all but a spoonful of fat. Remove from heat.

1 cup onion, green onion, or chives (chopped)
garlic to taste (minced, optional)
Saute in reserved fat until soft. Return sausage to soup pot.

4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup potatoes (sliced)
salt and pepper to taste
Add, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are soft, 10-15 minutes.

1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
3 cups fresh spinach, kale, or other tender young greens (chopped)
parsley to taste (chopped, optional)
Add and cook until tender (just a minute for spinach, a few extra minutes for kale).  Garnish each bol with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.