Hearty Smoked Sausage and Bean Soup - Comfort Food in 35 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
• 20 smoked cocktail sausages (about half a 14-ounce package), halved
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (14-ounce) can cherry tomatoes with juices
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, undrained
• 1 (8-ounce) can baked beans
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2½ cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Chopped kale or spinach