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Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup with Tuscan Kale delights!

A hearty and flavorful Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup with Tuscan Kale, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add the white beans and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in the chopped Tuscan kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and tender.
  7. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or omit it entirely and add more beans.
  • To enhance the flavor, consider adding a bay leaf while simmering the soup and remove it before serving.

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