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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 19 ounces hot Italian Sausage, sliced
- 1 large celery stalk, sliced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large head escarole, washed, drained, and roughly chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes with its juices
- 6 cups homemade or less sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- Salt, if needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: freshly grated parmesan cheese
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