SAUSAGE AND BEAN SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium sized pot.
• Add sausage meat breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon into large chunks.
• When completely cooked, add garlic and saute for 2 - 3 minutes (careful not to let the garlic burn).
• Add the water, stock, beans and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir thoroughly.
• Simmer on low for 10 minutes, covered.
• Throw in kale and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes covered. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide into four bowls and serve hot.

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break it up, until browned, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage to a plate.  Return pot to medium-high and add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until the onions and garlic are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, water, Italian seasoning, and cooked sausage and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook over medium until carrots and celery are tender, about 6 minutes. Add the kale and beans and cook until the kale is wilted, about 5 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper and serve with a drizzle of oil, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.