Prep Time:	20 mins
Cook Time:	45 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
• 3/4 cu finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cu finely chopped peeled carrot
• 3/4 cu thinly sliced leeks
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 oz italian sausage
• 5 cu vegetable stock
• 4 cu stemmed and coarsely chopped kale or chard leaves
• Parmigiano Regano for garnish.

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot.
2. Saute onion, carrot, leeks, and garlic for 10 mins, seasoning with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
3. Add italian sausage, cook until no longer pink, strain excess fat.
4. Add stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 mins.
5. Add kale or chard leaves and let simmer another 15 mins.
6. Garnish with grated parmigiano and serve.