Sausage and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced (or other favorite sausage)
• 1 medium red onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 and a half 14 oz cans beef broth (or more)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain beans.

2. 2

   In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium heat. Halfway through, add onions and garlic, and cook until onion is transparent.

3. 3

   When sausage is fully cooked, drain excess fat.

4. 4

   Add beans, tomatoes, broth, kale and basil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.