Wash the swiss chard or other greens of your choice
Cut the tough stems off the chard and place the leaves in a pile together
Roll the pile of greens together like a cigar
Cut the roll of greens into 1/2 inch strips. The fancy name for this technique is chiffonade - sounds cool right?
Chop the onion into a large dice
Mince the garlic
In a large heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot
Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant, but not burned
Add the sausage,salt and pepper to the pan and sauté, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes
Add the sweet potatoes (or regular potatoes) and stir to combine with sausage and vegetables
Add the chicken broth and water and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer
Add the chopped greens to the pot
Simmer for about 4 minutes, just until the greens and potatoes are tender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want some additional salt and/or pepper
Serve with a tbsp of grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!