SAUSAGE, KALE AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup image

Provided by Beverley Williams

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb sweet italian turkey sausage (i like jennie-o lean)
8 c chicken broth, low salt
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced small
3 c chopped kale
1 c canned cannellini bean, drained and rinsed
1 large carrot, peeled and diced small
1 stalk(s) celery, diced small
1 c cooked brown rice
1/2 small red bell pepper, diced small
1/4 c white wine
1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp turmeric, ground
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 Tbsp minced onion
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a skillet.
2. Add the onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper and saute 5 minutes.
3. Remove casing from the sausage. Cut sausage into slices.
4. Add slices to the skillet and brown.
5. Place the sausage, onion, garlic, celery and peppers in a large soup pot.
6. Add the broth, wine and sugar and bring to a low boil.
7. Add the carrots,sweet potatoes, beans and spices.
8. Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are soft.
9. Add the kale. Simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
10. Add the rice and cook 5 minutes until heated through.