Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 1 pound Johnsonville® Hot Italian Ground 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

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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