Sausage and Chickpea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large white onion, diced
• 2 cans chickpeas
• 1 pound hot sausage
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 10 ounces spinach or kale

Directions

1. cook sausage
2. add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened
3. stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning; cook while stirring about 30 seconds
4. add water, chicken broth, chickpeas, and a pinch of salt
5. cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 7 minutes
6. uncover pot and stir in spinach/kale; simmer until wilted
7. season to taste with salt and pepper