Italian Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lbs Italian Sausage, spicy Italian chicken sausage
• 2 Cups Kale, ribs removed and rough chopped
• 15 Oz Cannellini Beans
• 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion, small onion, small diced
• 1/2 Cup Mirepoix, 1 medium carrot and 1 celery stack, diced
• 1 tbsp Garlic, 2-3 cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning, or mix of thyme, oregano, marjoram
• 6 Cups Chicken Stock, low sodium, good quality or See Note 4
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, adjust to taste
• 16 Oz Tomatoes, canned, crushed, no salt added, preferably San Marzano
• 1 tsp Salt, adjust to taste
• Black Pepper, add to taste
• Fresh Herbs, such as basil or parsley, for serving