Sausage, Cannellini and Kale Soup

adapted from Every Day in Tuscany....my new fav

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

• 1  lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed or minced
• 2  quarts  stock, homemade chicken, turkey, vegetable
• 1  cup white wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  bunch kale, washed and chopped
• 4  cups  cooked cannellini beans

Directions

1. Saute crumbled sausage in oil until well browned. Set aside.
2. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Combine with stock in a large pot.
3. Add wine and cook until alcohol has evaporated -- about ten minutes. Add thyme and kale. (6 sprigs fresh thyme can also be used).
4. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add sausage and beans and simmer another 15 minutes. Best with more wine and some nice crusty bread.