Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 onion, (peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 mild or spicy Italian sausages, (squeezed from their casing)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, (crushed or chopped)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 14 oz can diced or stewed tomatoes
• 19 oz can white or red kidney beans, chickpeas or lentils, (rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium thin-skinned potato, (washed and diced)
• 1 bunch kale, (washed and thinly sliced (discard the ribs))
• salt and pepper, (to taste)
• Parmesan cheese, (for serving (optional))