Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

By AnneS

Ingredients

• 1 lb. bulk hot or sweet Italian sausage
• 6 cups chopped fresh kale
• 2 cans (15.5 oz. each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (28 oz.) 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

Preparation

Step 1

In 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, uncovered, on low 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.