"Italian Sausage Soup with Kale and Beans: a hearty, incredibly delicious soup prepared with Italian Sausage, onions, garlic, kale, and beans!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed (you can also use Italian turkey sausage)
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 large carrots, rinsed and sliced
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3 celery stalks, rinsed and sliced
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1 bay leaf
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 bunch kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
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2 cans white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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6 to 8 cups low sodium, low fat beef or chicken broth
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1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, optional
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8 slices crusty baguette, optional