– 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided – ½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot) – ½ large onion, diced – 2 large carrots, peeled and diced – 3 celery stalks, diced – 2 cloves garlic, minced – ¼ teaspoon red pepper flake – ¼ cup wine (red or white) – 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped into bite-sized piece – 4 cups chicken broth – 2 cups water – 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoe – 2 15 ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed – 2 bay leave – 1 teaspoon kosher salt – ½ lemon, juiced (optional) – parmesan cheese for serving
It is recommended that a half of a lemon juice be added right before serving. Grate some parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over top as a finishing touch.