Sausage and Kale Soup White Beans (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Soup Base
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500 g bulk Italian sausage, casings removed if in links
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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2 medium carrots, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Broth and Seasoning
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750 ml chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables and Beans
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2 x 400 g cans white beans (such as cannellini or great Northern), drained and rinsed
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150 g fresh kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
→ For Serving
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Shredded Parmesan cheese, to garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until no longer pink and lightly browned.
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Add diced onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic to the sausage. Stir and cook for 3 – 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Pour in the drained white beans and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and cook for 30 minutes.
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Stir in the chopped kale. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the kale to wilt and flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve hot, optionally accompanied by crusty bread.
# Helpful Notes:
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Substitute kale with other cooking greens such as chard or collard greens. Spinach can also be used but should be added shortly before serving to avoid overcooking.
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If desired, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice at the end of cooking to brighten the flavor.
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Soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool thoroughly before transferring to airtight freezer-safe containers.
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To prepare in a slow cooker, brown the sausage and sauté vegetables before transferring all ingredients except kale to the slow cooker. Add kale 30 minutes before serving.