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Kale and White Bean Soup with Smoked Sausage

This Kale and White Beans Soup is so hearty and delicious. The savory smoked sausage gives the soup tons of flavor, too.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 457 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried white beans such as Great Northern, cannellini, or navy
  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 3- by 2-inch piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf (not California)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
  • 6 carrots halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb kale (I used curly, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 1 hour. Drain beans in a colander and rinse.
  2. Cook onions in oil in an 8-quart pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beans, broth, 1 quart water, cheese rind, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and rosemary and simmer, uncovered, until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
  3. While soup is simmering, brown sausage in batches in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
  4. Stir carrots into soup and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in kale and remaining quart water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add in smoked sausage and season soup with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Adapted from: Epicurious

Nutrition Information

Calories 457kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 1675mg (70%) Potassium 1713mg (49%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 13305IU (266%) Vitamin C 83.5mg (93%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 7.8mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 457

% Daily Value*

Calories 457kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 1675mg 70%
Potassium 1713mg 36%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 13305IU 266%
Vitamin C 83.5mg 93%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 7.8mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.