Sausage Kale Soup

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 Tbsp Olive oil
1 bunch Kale, trimmed and torn
2 Tbsp Chopped garlic
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Bay leaves
1 can Diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can Garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 Cups Chicken broth

Directions:

1. 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.

2. Add kale; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until kale is wilted.

3. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

4. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

6. Discard bay leaves

Nutrition:

Serving Size: 1 Cup

187 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.