Winter White Bean and Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans of white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium heat. Once cooked through, remove from pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add a little olive oil if needed, then add the onions and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, white beans, oregano, and basil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Add the sausage back into the pot, along with the chopped kale or spinach. Cook until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. Enjoy!