Portuguese Tomato and Kale Sausage Soup

I'm sharing my winning recipe from the Dei Fratelli contest. I like my soup a little spicy, but you can reduce the amount of red pepper flakes. This is a VERY tasty soup. If you haven't used kale before, it's a nice addition to the favorite vegetable list. The Portuguese call this Caldo Verde (Green Soup).

Portuguese Tomato and Kale Sausage Soup

Ingredients:
1 28 oz Can Dei Fratelli Seasoned Diced Tomatoes 64 oz Chicken broth 2 (15 oz) Cans cannellini beans, drained 12 oz Andouille sausage, cut in bite-size pieces 1 Large onion, diced 6 Cups Chopped kale 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes Salt and red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Preparation: In a Dutch oven or large pot, combine the Dei Fratelli Tomatoes and chicken broth. Add the cannellini beans, andouille sausage, onion, kale, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes. Servings: 8-10