Sausage and Kale Soup

I made this soup on Sunday for dinner! It is so good! It was perfect for a cold snowy day! And, it's very healthy too! I've never cooked with kale before. You would think that it would go slimy, but it was still very crisp. It was the perfect texture! I used turkey kielbasa instead so it would be even healthier!

Sausage and Kale Soup, Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch kale, trimmed and torn
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth

Directions

• In a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, cook the sausage, potatoes and onions in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is heated through, stirring occasionally. Add kale; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until kale is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).