Italian Sausage And Kale Soup

• 1 pound bulk hot Italian 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

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.
2. 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.

sausage, fresh kale, beans, tomatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, chicken stock, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-sausage-and-kale-soup/ (may not work)