Tangy Vegetable & Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 4 medium red potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, sliced
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, coarsely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 can beans, drained (white, great northern, navy)
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 lb Italian sausage (optional)