Kale, White bean and Sausage Soup

Olive Oil, 2.5 tbsp
Onions, raw, 1 medium (2-1/2" dia)
Garlic, 4 cloves (or to taste)
Carrots, raw, 2 medium
Kale, 3 cup, chopped
Beans, white, 2 cup
Trader Joe's Apple Chicken Sausage, 3 links
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, 1 tbsp
Bay leaf, 1

In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until mixture is hot. Lower the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until the onions are translucent and just slightly browned.
Add carrots and water to the onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender
Meanwhile, rinse the kale thoroughly and chop or slice into strips.
Add the kale and beans to the soup. Return the liquid to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and continue simmering for 10 minutes until kale is tender.
In a skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook, turning often, until browned. Add the cooked sausage to the soup with the mustard, salt, and pepper.
Re-cover the pot and continue simmering for another 10 minutes

Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POGURL.