Tati's Hot n' Sour Soup

This came about because I had some excess vegetables on hand and wanted a soup with a little kick for dinner.

1 lb mild Italian pork sausage (either uncased or cased sausage chopped once cooked)

32 oz chicken broth

8 Brussels sprouts, shredded

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1/4 cup whole kernel corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)

1 tbsp ketchup

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp olive oil

2 tbsp fish sauce (with or without chili)

1 whole dried cayenne pepper

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 parsnip, sliced

In a large sauce pan, brown pork in sesame and olive oil. In the same pan add all the other ingredients. Cook until pork is done and parsnips are tender enough to eat. Usually about 20 minutes over medium heat. Add salt at the end to taste.