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2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
2 medium cloves garlic finely chopped
2 cans white cannellini or great northern beans drained
3 medium carrots peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
10 cups chicken broth or stock
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken chopped (we smoked 4 chicken thighs - recipe in the smoking section, then we shredded the chicken)
1 package of Andouille sausage
1 Parmesan cheese rind
1 dried bay leaf
1 bunch Kale stems removed, cut into bite sized pieces

If you are smoking the chicken thighs make the recipe here ( Click Here)

Slice the andouille sausage into 1/4-1/2 inch slices and brown in a frying pan with a little olive oil. Remove and set aside.

In a 5-8 qt stock pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil. over medium heat. Add the onion; cook for about 8 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the white beans, sausage, chicken, carrots, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken broth, chicken, Parmesan rind and bay leaf.

Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and let cook for 20-30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Toss in the kale, a handful at a time.

Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Excellent