Ingredients:

• 6 cups water

• 2 Links of Field Roast Italian Garlic & Fennel grain sausage

• 1 - 15 oz can great northern beans (can substitute any white bean or lentils)

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (roughly 1 cup)

• 4 stalks celery, diced (roughly 2 cups)

• 4 cups chopped kale

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp vegetable bouillon

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

• 1 tbsp black pepper

• 2 tsp old bay seasoning

• 2 tsp celery seed

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1/2 tsp hot pepper flake, or to taste

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Preheat a frying pan on medium heat and add a touch of cooking oil. once the pan is preheated, add the celery, onion, garlic, sausage, and all seasonings in the pan and fry for a 4-5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Next, add the water and the canned beans. Cover, but keep the lid tilted off so it is not complete closed. turn the heat up to high to bring to a boil, then reduce head to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Lastly, add in the chopped kale. Simmer covered for 2-3 more minutes to wilt the Kale. 

Remove from the heat. Stir in your butter, olive oil, and fresh parsley. Serve.