Italian Turkey Sausage, White Bean & Kale Soup

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add turkey sausage to saucepan, breaking it up into bite size pieces with a spatula.
  3. When completely cooked, add onion and carrot. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and sauté additional 2 minutes, being careful not to let garlic burn.
  5. Add beans, chicken broth, water, and all seasonings. Stir thoroughly and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, covered.
  6. Add kale and simmer for additional 10 minutes, covered, serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 small pinch of dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 6 cups of kale leaves, stems removed