Black Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients (10)

• 4 slices thick cut bacon diced
• 6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 cup finely diced bell peppers, any color
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, well rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 4 cups chopped kale leaves
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste, if needed