Spicy Sausage Soup

Who could resist the spicy, delicious flavors of this Spicy Sausage Soup? We sure can't! Give it a try and see why it will become an instant favorite with you, too.

Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot pork sausage
• 1 (1-pound) bag chopped fresh kale greens
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pork in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink.
    
2. Place kale in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; add pork, onion, and remaining ingredients.
    
3. Cover and cook on HIGH setting 6 hours or until kale is tender.

Notes

The attractive, frilly leaves of kale aren't just for garnishes anymore. With its mild, cabbage-like flavor, you're likely to see it more in salads, in stews, and as a side dish-as well as in soups, like this one.