Smoky Sausage and Kale Soup

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 bay leaf, dried
• 1 lb kale, coarsely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 lb turkey kielbasa or 1 lb reduced-fat kielbasa, diced
• 43 ounces fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, 3 small cans
• crushed red pepper flakes

1. Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions, cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic, bay leaf, and kale to the pot.
4. Cover and wilt the greens for 2 minutes.
5. Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper to taste.
6. Add beans, tomato, kielbasa and broth to the pot and bring to a bubble.
7. Reduce heat back to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes longer.

extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaf, kale, salt, chickpeas, tomatoes, turkey kielbasa, chicken broth, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smoky-sausage-and-kale-soup-408804 (may not work)