SLOW-COOK TUSCAN SAUSAGE & BEAN SOUP

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• One (12-ounce) link of turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 medium bunch kale, stems removed, & leaves chopped (about 4 cups)
• 3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• One (15.5-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
• One (15.5-ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed & drained
• One (14.5-ounce) can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (or water)
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from recipegirl.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except Parmesan. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are tender, 8-10 hours.