Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 1 hour. Drain beans in a colander and rinse.
Cook onions in oil in an 8-quart pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beans, broth, 1 quart water, cheese rind, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and rosemary and simmer, uncovered, until beans are just tender, about 50 minutes.
While soup is simmering, brown sausage (if using) in batches in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
Stir carrots into soup and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in kale, sausage, and remaining quart water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
Cooks'notes: Soup is best if made 1 or 2 days ahead. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered. Thin with water if necessary.
Lacinato is available at farm stands, specialty produce markets, and natural foods stores. Be aware that it has many aliases: Tuscan kale, black cabbage, cavolo nero, dinosaur kale, and flat black cabbage.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	396.01 Kcal (1658 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.21g	10%
Sodium	1589.21mg	66%
Potassium	1901.56mg	40%
Total Carbs	65.92g	22%
Sugars	7.07g	28%
Dietary Fiber	18.4g	74%
Protein	20.98g	42%
Vitamin C	116.3mg	194%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	52%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	298.2mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.55 Kcal (350 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.31g	10%
Sodium	335.28mg	66%
Potassium	401.17mg	40%
Total Carbs	13.91g	22%
Sugars	1.49g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	74%
Protein	4.43g	42%
Vitamin C	24.5mg	194%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	52%
Iron	1mg	26%
Calcium	62.9mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

7.6

Points
9

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Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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