Italian Sausage, Greens and Beans Soup

Italian Sausage, Greens and Beans Soup
6 italian sausages, casings removed
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bunch greens (turnip, collard, kale)
2-3 c cooked navy beans
1 c carrots, chopped
3 c chicken stock
2 t red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Chop and blanch the greens in boiling salted water for 10 min.  Brown sausage in large stock pot.  Add garlic and carrots, cook 5 min.  Add greens, beans, and stock, cook at least until carrots are soft.