Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup
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Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup
Description
The Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup features browned Italian pork sausage cooked with onions and garlic, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. Finely chopped kale and canned white beans are added along with chicken broth, creating a nourishing base. Simmering the soup melds the flavors while maintaining the hearty texture of the beans and slight chew of the kale. The addition of red wine vinegar at the end adds acidity that lifts the overall flavor. The soup is best served with freshly grated parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and bread to soak up the broth.
The onion and garlic sauté with sausage renders a flavorful base, and the kale's slightly bitter greens balance the richness of the meat. The canned beans are soft but hold shape within the broth's warmth. Simmering for 20 minutes allows flavors to blend without overcooking the greens. The vinegar introduces a subtle tang that brightens the dish.
This soup works well as a comforting main dish on chilly days or as a filling starter. Serving with crusty bread and parmesan adds texture and richness, complementing the savory and slightly tangy broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian pork sausage mild
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 oz kale finely chopped
- 1 White beans canned
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Cut the sausage links out of casing and break into bite size pieces. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Pour the sausage into the pan to brown. Cook for 5 mins tossing frequently. Pour the onions and garlic into the pot and toss. Continue cooking for 3 minutes and then season with salt and pepper.
- Pour chopped kale, white beans, and chicken broth into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for 20 minutes and then stir in the red wine vinegar. Serve with parmesan cheese, fresh cracked black pepper and fresh bread.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 2189mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2216IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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