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Chop onions, and parsley, mince garlic; set aside.
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Chop carrots; set aside.
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Slice sausage into bite size pieces; set aside.
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Rinse and remove stems, then coarsely chop kale.
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In large bowl, mix together onions, parsley, carrots, garlic, kale, beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, and broth.
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Divide mixture into 2 gallon size freezer bags. ( be sure to label bags first).
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Thaw; to cook in saucepan, bring soup to a boil then simmer for 30-45 minutes. Alternatively, cook in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or an high for 3-5 hours.