Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup

1 lb local sausage

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small white onion chopped

3 fresh garlic cloves minced

1 sweet pepper chopped

1 jar of good quality sugar free tomato sauce

1 can of diced tomatoes (no salt added)

5 cups homemade bone broth

1 tsp basil

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp parsley

4 cups fresh chopped Kale

1 can white bean rinsed and drained

Himalayan salt to taste

Fresh basil and asiago cheese for topping

1. In large stock pot heat oil and add sausage, garlic, onions and fresh pepper. When sausage is browned, drain fat. 

2. Add sauce, broth, beans, tomatoes and herbs to pot. Bring to a simmer and cover for about 20 minutes. 

3. Add fresh kale and mix. Bring back to a simmer and serve. Top with cheese and fresh basil. 

Enjoy!