Spinach, White Bean & Turkey Sausage Soup

2 Tblsp. olive oil
1-lb. Italian turkey sausage (casing removed and crumbled)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
4 c. chicken stock
1 (19-oz) can cannellini beans or other white bean such as white northern (drained and rinsed)
1 tsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
1 bunch spinach (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tblsp. lemon juice

Heat the oil in a large stock pot. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink. Drain any grease & set aside. Do not wipe grease from pot. In the same stock pot, add the onion and saute until tender. Add the garlic & red chili pepper flakes; saute for a minute. Add in the sausage, stock, beans, oregano, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add spinach and simmer until it wilts. Add the lemon juice and remove from heat. (Remove bay leaf before serving.)

Recipe Source: Closet Cooking