Kielbasa, Kale, Tortellini Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 -16 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced (kielbasa recommended)
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
• 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 12 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (or great northern or whatever)
• 1 bunch kale, destemmed and chopped
• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese, for garnish

1. Heat oil, fry sausage until beginning to brown, add vegetables and saute until tender and translucent-15-20 minutes.
2. Add broth and bring to a boil, add beans and kale and simmer 15 minutes or so. Add tortellini to soup and simmer until pasta is tender (about 5 more minutes).
3. May serve topped with some freshly grated cheese.

olive oil, sausage, onions, fennel bulb, garlic, thyme, red pepper, chicken broth, cannellini beans, kale, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kielbasa-kale-tortellini-soup-236905 (may not work)