Sausage Soup

This is a really versatile soup recipe. Add other veges in season, omit the sausage to make a vegetable soup. As written, it's hearty and satisfying.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb  smoked turkey sausage, diced
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  large boiling potato, diced
• 1  cup mushroom, diced
• 3  celery ribs, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 32  ounces chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 2  tablespoons parsley (or 1/2 c. fresh chopped)
• 1⁄2 head kale, shredded (substitute spinach if you prefer)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in bottom of large soup pan. Sauté sausage and onion until onion is tender, and sausage is barely browned.
2. Add all other ingredients, except kale. Simmer until just tender.
3. Add kale, simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.