White Bean and Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork sausage
• 2 cups cannellini beans
• 2 cups kale
• 1 cup carrot
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add the lean pork sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon; cook until browned.
5. 5Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, and bring to a simmer.
6. 6Stir in the cannellini beans and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
7. 7Add chopped kale to the pot and cook until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
8. 8Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. 9Ladle the soup into bowls.
10. 10Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.