Sausage and Bean Soup

• 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced (or other favorite sausage)
• 1 medium red onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 and a half 14 oz cans beef broth (or more)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Rinse and drain beans.
2. In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium heat.
3. Halfway through, add onions and garlic, and cook until onion is transparent.
4. When sausage is fully cooked, drain excess fat.
5. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, kale and basil.
6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

italian sausage, red onion, garlic, black beans, white beans, tomatoes, beef broth, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-and-bean-soup-384573 (may not work)