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Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup
After the Super Bowl ended, everyone said “What’s next? It should just be summer now”. And as much as I wish it were true. As much as I want to bust out the grill and start planning BBQ’s, we’re still a few months away from summer. The one good thing about this is that it’s still time ladle up a bowl of this soup and curl up on the couch under your favorite blanket for one of the most comforting meals ever.
To be honest, usually when I think comfort food I think of something creamy or buttery or down right bad for me. But this soup is comforting and flat out good for you. One of the biggest reasons that it is good for you is the kale. Kale, honestly is rapidly gaining on spinach as my favorite green. It’s hearty, full of nutrients and holds up really well in soups. If you know you are not a kale fan feel free to substitute spinach in this recipe. However, if you aren’t quite sure if you’re a kale fan, try this soup with kale first .
Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1 pound turkey kielbasa or beef kielbasa
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 15 ounce can white beans, drained
- 1 8 - 10 ounce bunch kale chopped
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large soup pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic and crushed red peppers. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in kielbasa. Pour in chicken broth bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Stir in white beans and kale. Cook 20 minutes or until kale is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Jennifer Elizabeth
February 7, 2012 at 2:02 pmReally good! Ate it for days, thanks.
Usha
March 24, 2011 at 3:50 pmI made this soup for dinner tonight. I think I added a little more kale than required. I plucked the leaves from the stem and then weighed the kale. I used 9 oz and it was a little too much. Next time I will cut down on kale. Except for that, the soup was excellent. Both my husband & I loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
R Davis
March 22, 2011 at 11:41 amI made this soup for the office’s St Patrick’s day potluck this year. I was not sure if it would be eaten by anyone since it had kale as an ingredient. Wow, I worried for nothing, it was an overwhelming success. I have loved all your recipes I have tried.
Purujoththaman Thangamayl
February 7, 2011 at 9:43 pmwow. very nice
Fun and Fearless in Beantown
February 7, 2011 at 11:07 amWhat a hearty rustic soup!