Sausage White Bean Kale Soup (Printable Version)
A hearty Italian classic combining savory sausage, tender beans and nutritious greens in a flavorful broth. #comfortfood #soupseason #italiancooking #onepotmeal #healthymeals
# Ingredients:
→ Main Proteins
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1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
→ Vegetables
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4 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
→ Pantry Items
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1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
# Steps:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
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In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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Return the browned sausage to the pot. Stir in the white beans, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
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Add the chopped kale to the soup and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the kale is tender. If desired, stir in the lemon juice for added brightness before serving.
# Notes:
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This hearty soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.