Kale Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Chickpeas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound mild Italian bulk sausage
• Olive oil (if needed)
• 3 cups sliced onions
• 5 cloves garlic minced (about 5 teaspoons)
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs of oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups sliced kale (about 2 bunches lacinato kale, stems removed, leaves sliced into 1/2-inch wide slices)
• 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish