Sausage, Kale and Bean Soup

{nourish : October : kale}

Sausage, Kale and Bean Soup

Ingredients:
4 ounces sweet Italian sausage, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 cups coarsely chopped kale
1 16-oz. can Navy or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

Heat a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the kale. Reduce heat and simmer 4 minutes or until the kale is tender. Stir in beans and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.