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Kale Sausage White Bean Soup

This Kale Sausage White Bean Soup recipe delivers a comforting and heartwarming meal, loaded with delicious flavors and textures. Cooked in under an hour, it's the perfect solution for a quick, satisfying, and flavorful meal that everyone will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kale Sausage White Bean Soup
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 459kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 onion
  • ¼ cup minced garlic
  • 1 ½ cups sliced carrots about 3 large
  • 45 ounces great northern beans 3, 15 oz. cans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups chopped kale about 1/2 a bunch, de-stemmed and chopped
  • 1 cup half and half can substitute milk

Instructions

  • Saute sausage and onion together in a large (at least 6 quart) pot until sausage is browned.
    1 pound Italian sausage, 1 onion
  • Stir in carrots and garlic, and cook, stirring another minute until sausage is done through, and carrots have softened slightly.
    ¼ cup minced garlic, 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
  • Drain sausage if needed, then place back in pot.
  • Add beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, and chicken broth, and stir to combine.
    45 ounces great northern beans, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 4 cups chicken broth
  • Place lid on pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer 10-15 minutes, until carrots are tender.
  • Remove lid and add milk and kale.
    2 cups chopped kale, 1 cup half and half
  • Stir until kale is wilted, this should only take 30 seconds to a minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Storage:
  • Refrigerator: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: You can also freeze it. Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container. You can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm on the stove or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 1003mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5798IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 5mg