Portuguese Kale Soup with Sausage

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound hot Italian-style turkey sausages
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 pound fresh kale, stemmed and torn into small pieces
• 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 cans (410 mL each) reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese