ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP

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The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see us through cold winter days. -Sarah Stombaugh, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
6 cups chopped fresh kale
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 large carrots, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups chicken stock
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add kale, beans, tomatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, seasonings and stock to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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