ITALIAN SAUSAGE KALE SOUP

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My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall-perfect for quick soups like this one. When I have time to prepare dried beans, I do-but don't worry if you don't. Canned beans are just as good. -Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cups chopped fresh kale
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
3-1/4 cups chicken stock (26 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add kale to pot; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until kale is tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.