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    Southwestern Chicken Soup-
    Give this hearty soup as much zest as your taste buds can handle: It starts with jarred salsa verde, whether mild, medium, or hot.

    Get the recipe for Southwestern Chicken ... more 
    Southwestern Chicken Soup-
    Give this hearty soup as much zest as your taste buds can handle: It starts with jarred salsa verde, whether mild, medium, or hot.

    Get the recipe for Southwestern Chicken Soup.

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    Thu, Oct 6, 2011 2:51 PM EDT
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    In as little as 15 minutes, you can prepare a delicious, homemade meal in a bowl.

    This simple recipe is whipped up from such pantry staples as chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes.

    Get the recipe for Bean and Chicken Sausage Stew.

    Bean and Chicken Sausage Stew

    Ingredients
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 12-ounce package fully cooked chicken sausage links, sliced
    2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
    1 14.5-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
    1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
    1 bunch kale leaves, torn into 2-inch pieces
    kosher salt and black pepper
    1 loaf country bread (optional)

    Directions
    [1] Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring once, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
    [2] Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
    [3] Add the beans, broth, and tomatoes and their liquid and bring to a boil.
    [4] Add the kale and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the bread, if using.

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