Kielbasa and Kale Soup

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. kielbasa, sliced into rounds
3 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 med. Yellow onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 tsp. Minced garlic
5 cups Kale, chopped
1 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
28 oz. (2 cans) cannelloni beans, drained
1 bay leaf
7 cups chicken broth
 
DIRECTIONS
1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté kielbasa approximately five minutes. Remove kielbasa and set aside.
2. Add olive oil, and sauté onions and carrots 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add kale,turn to low heat, cover and let kale steam for 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
3. Add beans, bay leaf, broth and kielbasa. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
 
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes