Winter Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked Italian or pork sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices

• 2 ½ cups peeled winter squash, such as butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes

• 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• ½ teaspoon dried sage, crushed

• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

• 1 cup dry white wine

• 4 cups chopped kale or fresh spinach