# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 6 cloves garlic, peeled
07 - 1 bunch Tuscan kale (about 6 ounces), stems removed, leaves chopped
→ Beans
08 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
09 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 cup water
→ Herbs & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
15 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 - Extra virgin olive oil
17 - Crusty bread for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Place garlic cloves on foil, drizzle with olive oil, wrap tightly, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and golden. Cool slightly, then mash into a paste.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
03 - Add remaining olive oil to the pot, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 6 minutes until softened and translucent.
04 - Stir in mashed roasted garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add beans, cooked sausage, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
06 - Stir in chopped kale and continue simmering for 10-12 minutes until kale is tender but still vibrant green.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese, drizzle of olive oil, and crusty bread.
