SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP

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This is my family's absolute favorite soup, and I can have it on the table in 30 minutes. I usually double the recipe, as the flavors blend and make the soup even better the next day.-Dawn Rohn, Riverton, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch kale, trimmed and torn
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, cook the sausage, potatoes and onions in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is heated through, stirring occasionally. Add kale; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until kale is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.