Description
A hearty and nutritious soup packed with protein, featuring kale, white beans, and Italian sausage in a warming tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale
- 2 cans white beans, drained
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, for 30-45 seconds.
- Remove casing from sausage, add to the pot, and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces.
- Stir in kale and cook until wilted, adding tougher center ribs first.
- Add drained white beans and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend 1/2 cup of the drained beans with some cooking liquid and stir back in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg