Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 (32.0-null) containers low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 (12.0-ounce) package The Original Brat Hans Chicken Sausage, such as Roasted Artichokes and Olives or Spinach & Feta, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 7 cups <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2646">cooked white beans</a> (cannellini, navy or great northern), divided
  • 1 bunch organic kale, stems and tough ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped

Instruction

  • Heat 1/4 cup broth in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add sausage slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and sausage is just browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes more. (Add a generous splash of broth to the pot if onions begin to stick.)
  • Meanwhile, put 3 cups beans and 2 cups broth into a blender and pur&eacute;e until smooth; set aside.
  • Add remaining broth to sausage mixture in pot and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Add kale, reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wilted and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, add remaining 4 cups beans, bean pur&eacute;e, salt and pepper and simmer until hot throughout, about 5 minutes more.