Smoky Sausage and Kale Soup

The greatest thing about this soup is that it comes together in about 20 minutes. You don't have to kill a whole day waiting for stock to boil or vegetables to become tender. Plus, it's full of vitamins but not much fat; a healthy choice for a cozy winter meal.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  bay leaf, dried
• 1  lb kale, coarsely chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1  lb turkey kielbasa or 1  lb reduced-fat kielbasa, diced
• 43  ounces  fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, 3 small cans
•  crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add onions, cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic, bay leaf, and kale to the pot. Cover and wilt the greens for 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper to taste.
3. Add beans, tomato, kielbasa and broth to the pot and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat back to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes longer.