Sausage, Cannellini And Kale Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
2 quarts stock, homemade chicken, turkey, vegetable
1 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bunch kale, washed and chopped
4 cups cooked cannellini beans

Preparation

Saute crumbled sausage in oil until well browned. Set aside.
Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Combine with stock in a large pot.
Add wine and cook until alcohol has evaporated -- about ten minutes. Add thyme and kale. (6 sprigs fresh thyme can also be used).
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
Add sausage and beans and simmer another 15 minutes. Best with more wine and some nice crusty bread.