White Bean, Kale & Sausage Soup
A comforting and hearty soup packed with nutritious ingredients, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 slices cooked bacon, chopped (plus extra for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned and crumbled.
- Pour in the broth and water, then add the cubed potatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the white beans and chopped kale. Simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.
- Mix in the chopped cooked bacon, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with extra crispy bacon if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with plant-based sausage or mushrooms. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Feel free to customize with different vegetables like carrots or celery. To make a thicker soup, blend a portion of the beans and stir back into the pot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g
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