Simple Kale and Sausage Soup

• 3 -4 hot Italian sausage links or 3 -4 mild Italian sausage
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans white beans, drained
• 12 cups chicken stock
• 1 medium kale, thick stems removed and torn into pieces
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. Brown sausage in large stockpot, add garlic last few minutes of cooking.
2. If using turkey sausage, add 2 TBSP olive oil to brown.
3. Add broth to sausage, add drained tomatoes and beans to pot.
4. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Add torn kale, simmer for another 5 minutes, or until kale is wilted down.
6. Wonderfull served with hot crusty bread, or cresent rolls.

sausage, garlic, tomatoes, white beans, chicken stock, kale, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-kale-and-sausage-soup-326205 (may not work)