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3/4 to 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage (or your favorite. I also love a Barese sausage in this dish)
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1/2 C chopped onion
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1 large clove of garlic, minced (2 is good, too)
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1 C black beans, rinsed & soaked (or a 15.5 oz can, well rinsed)
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1 C butter beans, rinsed and soaked (you can combine the beans for soaking) or a 15 oz can, well rinsed
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1-1/2 C tomatoes, peeled, seeded & diced ( or a can of diced tomatoes, drained)
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2 heads of escarole, rinsed and chopped
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4 C beef stock (or broth) or vegetable stock (or broth)
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1 C grated hard cheese (Grana Padano, Pecorino-Romano or Parmesano-Reggiano)
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1 Tbs fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
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1/4 C olive oil
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sea salt & pepper
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