Description
A hearty, protein-rich soup featuring white beans, kale, and sausage in a fragrant broth, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup cooked sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until soft, making sure not to brown them.
- Add broth, white beans, and cooked sausage, bringing to a boil while scraping the bottom of the pot for extra flavor.
- Stir in chopped kale and oregano, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving and consider adding a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Notes
This soup is high in fiber and protein, and can easily be made vegetarian by substituting sausage with smoked paprika and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 to 2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg