Kielbasa, Kale, Tortellini Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 -16 ounces smoked sausage, thinly sliced (kielbasa recommended)
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
• 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
• 12 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (or great northern or whatever)
• 1 bunch kale, destemmed and chopped
• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat oil, fry sausage until beginning to brown, add vegetables and sauté until tender and translucent—15-20 minutes.
• 2 add broth and bring to a boil, add beans and kale and simmer 15 minutes or so. add tortellini to soup and simmer until pasta is tender (about 5 more minutes).
• 3 may serve topped with some freshly grated cheese.