Cannellini Bean Soup Recipe with Roasted Italian Sausage and Escarole

1/2 lb. hot or sweet Italian Sausage (2-3 links, use turkey Italian Sausage for South Beach diet)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 T finely minced garlic (or use garlic puree from a jar)

1-2 tsp. olive oil, to saute onions and garlic

1 can cannellini beans (not rinsed)

6 cups 1-2 cups more homemade chicken stock

4 cans 1 can more chicken broth

pinch hot pepper flakes

1/2 large head escarole, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped (use outer leaves and save inner leaves for salad)

coarse ground black pepper to taste

fresh grated Parmesan cheese for serving

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