Kale and White Bean soup with Spicy Sausage

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 c diced onion

1 c diced red bell pepper

1 c diced celery

½ c diced carrot

8-12 oz spicy Italian turkey sausage

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch kale, chopped (about 8-10 cups)

4 c chicken broth

1 can diced tomato

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed

½ tsp each, salt and pepper

In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add carrot, celery, onion and pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent.

Add sausage, cook until no longer pink. Add kale and garlic and reduce heat to a simmer.

Cover and cook 10 minutes. Add broth, beans and tomato, salt and pepper.

Cook 20 addition minutes or until all vegetables are tender.