Peppery Sausage White Bean Kale Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
• 2 stalks Celery (with leaves), chopped
• 2 large Carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 ½ pound loose Spicy Italian Sausage
• 2 large Tomatoes, cored and chopped
• 1-29 ounce can Cannellini Beans (or other white bean), drained
• 1 quart Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 1 bunch Curly Kale, leaves stripped from stems and hand shredded
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large pot (6 quarts or larger), brown the Italian Sausage over medium heat (3 minutes).
2. Add the onion, celery and carrots; cook 10 minutes stirring frequently.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes; stirring frequently.
4. Add the cannellini beans, chicken broth and 1 quart water. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil then reduce heat bringing the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the kale leaves, stirring to combine with soup. Simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add salt and pepper (taste to ensure it meets your personal preference).

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