SAUSAGE, CANNELLINI AND KALE SOUP

Sausage, Cannellini and Kale Soup image

Provided by Jo Coburn

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
2 quarts stock, homemade chicken, turkey, vegetable
1 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bunch kale, washed and chopped
4 cups cooked cannellini beans

Steps:

Saute crumbled sausage in oil until well browned. Set aside.
Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Combine with stock in a large pot.
Add wine and cook until alcohol has evaporated -- about ten minutes. Add thyme and kale. (6 sprigs fresh thyme can also be used).
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
Add sausage and beans and simmer another 15 minutes. Best with more wine and some nice crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 718.4, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 12.5