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bowl of soup with kale, white beans, celery, parmesan in a tomato broth

Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup

Warm up with this healthy and hearty Kale and White Bean Sausage Soup. Packed with tender greens, creamy beans, and savoury sausage, it’s an easy one-pot dinner that’s perfect for fall.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454g) Italian Sausage (Chicken, Turkey, Beef, or Pork) mild, sweet, or spicy
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 2 Celery Ribs diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds lightly crushed
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 8 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 (14oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 (19oz) cans Cannellini (White) Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 Parmesan Rind optional
  • 1 bunch Lacinato or Tuscan Kale stems removed, leaves chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

FINISHING TOUCHES

  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary finely chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, for serving

Instructions

  • Remove sausage from casings if needed. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook sausage until browned, breaking into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a plate.
    browned italian sausage in a pot
  • In the same pot, add remaining olive oil. Cook onion and celery 5–6 minutes until softened.
    chopped onions and celery cooking in a pot
  • Stir in garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
    chopped onions, celery, and garlic cooking in a pot
  • Add broth, crushed tomatoes, beans, Parmesan rind, and browned sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until flavours meld.
    tomato broth soup with browned sausage and parmesan rind in a pot
  • Stir in chopped kale and cook 5–7 minutes until vibrant and tender. Remove Parmesan rind. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
    pot of cannellini bean soup with kale, sausage, and spices
  • Mix lemon zest, parsley, and rosemary in a small bowl.
    lemon zest and rosemary in a bowl
  • Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle the herb mixture on top, and add Parmesan. Serve hot.
    bowl of kale and white bean sausage soup in a red coloured broth, next to a used lemon grated microplane

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2510IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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