Kale Tortellini Cannellini and Sausage Soup

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cheese-Tortellini-Soup-with-Cannellini-Kielbasa-and-Kale-106143

We used squash ravioli this time instead of the tortellini, just for the fun of it.  Turkey kielbasa.  Quite a bit of kale.  Turned out pretty well.  Served it with Manchego cheesy bread, which was tasty.

Also, the hunger games is a way intense movie.

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces fully cooked smoked kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
10 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
4 cups chopped kale (1/2 bunch)
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
1 cup grated Asiago cheese* or Parmesan cheese to top

PREPARATION

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add next 6 ingredients and sauté until vegetables are soft and kielbasa is brown, about 12 minutes.

Add broth and bring to boil. Stir in kale and cannellini.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale is wilted, about 4 minutes.

Add tortellini to soup. Simmer until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite, about 5 minutes (or according to package).

Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing cheese separately.