Kale and Butternut Squash Soup

Adapted from The Lemon Bowl

INGREDIENTS:

•  2 links of Tofurky Italian Sausage, sliced and quartered
• 1-2 teaspoons oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 8 cups water
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
• 3 cups cooked navy beans
• salt

METHOD:

•  Heat oil in skillet, add Tofurky sausage, onion, garlic and bell pepper; cook about 5-7 minutes 
• Add water and bring to a boil
• Add butternut squash, return to boil and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until butternut squash is soft
• Stir in kale and simmer about 5 minutes until wilted
• Add beans 
• Salt to taste