White Bean, Sausage & Kale Soup
White Bean, Sausage & Kale Soup
This hearty white bean, sausage and kale soup is packed with protein and fiber and makes a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal. Cannellini beans, potatoes and kale simmer with Italian sausage in a flavorful broth for an easy, comforting soup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 cups bone broth
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans
- 2 medium potatoes diced
- 2 stalks kale ribs removed and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until very soft and fragrant.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the smoked paprika and sauté for 1 minute.
- Purée 2 cups of the bone broth with 1 can of drained cannellini beans until smooth.
- Add the remaining broth to the pot, a little at a time. Add the puréed bean mixture and potatoes. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the kale and remaining cannellini beans. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
- Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice to taste.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:- Calories: 555
- Protein: 36 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Fat: 27 g