Italian Sausage and Organic Kale Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pkg Vita Market Organic Pre Cut Kale
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 2 cans northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 4 large carrots, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock

DIRECTIONS

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
• Add kale, beans, tomatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, seasonings and stock to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  *Can also be cooked on stove top