Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring sausage, kale, and white beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- soup pot
Ingredients
Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage mild or hot
- ½ to 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1-2 tablespoons flour optional, makes it a bit thicker
Liquid Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans 15-ounce can
- ¾ cup heavy cream can substitute half and half
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes diced
- 2 stalks kale ribs removed, chopped
Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- lemon juice
Instructions
Making the Soup
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 10 minutes or until very soft and fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain out excess grease.
- Add the smoked paprika and flour; sauté for one minute.
- Add broth, a little at a time. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add kale and white beans and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Add half and half, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. VOILA!
Notes
This soup can be thickened with flour for a heartier texture. Adjust seasonings to your taste for a perfect balance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
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