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Sausage And Kale Soup

A warm and cozy soup featuring savory sausage and nutritious kale.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, your choice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add the diced onion and carrots to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a gentle boil.
  6. Add the chopped kale and white beans to the pot. Stir and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve the soup hot.

Notes

For best flavor, let the soup sit for an hour before serving. It enhances the taste.