Tuscan Bean Soup with Sausage & Beans

This soup is easy to make and tastes fantabulous. It's great for chilly weather in Florida or across the most northern states. Full of fiber and nutrients, it also follows the Mediterranean Diet. Eat all you want. Super delish!

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, depending on what you like, cut into bite sized pieces

1 whole onion, chopped

1-2 carrots, depending on size, chopped

1-2 stalks celery, depending on size, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped or use 1 teaspoon of already chopped garlic in jar

½ pound kale, stems removed and chopped or 5 oz organic spinach

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1-28 ounce can or 2 cans 15 oz cannellini beans

1 teaspoon rosemary, dried

1 bay leaf

¼ teaspoon pepper

Salt, to taste

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or grated goat cheese