It's Soup Season! Post your Favorite Soup Recipes

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I am excited that it's finally fall, and that means time to make soup! I'm looking for new, healthy soup ideas, so please post your favorite recipes

This week I'm making my new favorite: Chicken Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup (It was supposed to be turkey sausage, but I substitute Al Fresco jalapeno sausages for a bit of a kick (and because I'm too lazy to make my own sausage)).

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/01/turkey-sausage-kale-and-white-bean-soup.html

Turkey Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 cups • Old Points: 7 pt • Points+: 9 pts Calories: 320.7 • Fat: 13.0 g • Protein: 33.2 g • Carb: 15.1 g • Fiber: 5.1 g • Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 697.1 mg

Ingredients:

1.25 lb homemade turkey sausage meat
2 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bunch kale - rinsed, leaves removed from the ribs & rough chopped
1 cup Cannellini or Northern beans - drained and rinsed
4 cups fat free chicken stock
2 cups water
1 small pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste


Directions:

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium sized pot. Add sausage meat breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon into large chunks. When completely cooked, add garlic and saute for 2 - 3 minutes (careful not to let the garlic burn). Add the water, stock, beans and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir thoroughly. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, covered. Throw in kale and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes covered. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Divide into four bowls and serve hot.