Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb smoked turkey sausage, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 large boiling potato, diced
  • 1 cup mushroom, diced
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (or 1/2 c. fresh chopped)
  • 1/2 head kale, shredded (substitute spinach if you prefer)
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat oil in bottom of large soup pan. Saute sausage and onion until onion is tender, and sausage is barely browned.
  • Add all other ingredients, except kale. Simmer until just tender.
  • Add kale, simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.