Italian Turkey Sausage and Escarole Soup

One of my favorites! Use hot italian sausage for extra spice. I usually omit the pasta and add a can of drained & rinsed white beans or chickpeas instead only because we like firm pasta and the pasta tends to be mushy in the leftovers (there are only two of us).

Love this soup. I've used both the spicy sausage and regular. Have also changed out escarole for endive and kale. Any hearty green will do. Use a can of diced tomatoes instead of fresh.