Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup
Warm up with this hearty Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup. It blends savory beans and pork with hearty vegetables in a rich, herb-infused broth.
EQUIPMENT
- large pot or Dutch oven - 6 quart
INGREDIENTS
- ½ pound pork sausage - Bob Evan's natural with spices. Use a full pound for more meat.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large yellow onion - finely diced
- 1 carrot - finely diced
- 1 stalk celery - finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary - or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 2 15 ounce cans white beans - drained, but NOT rinsed
- 3 cups kale - roughly chopped with veins removed
- salt and pepper - to taste preferences
- parmesan cheese - freshly grated for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- To a large Dutch oven or pot, add pork sausage and cook over medium heat. This takes about 5 to 7 minutes to fully cook and crumble.
- Remove cooked pork sausage from the pot and set aside. Drain away any excess grease if needed.
- In the same pot, add olive oil and heat over medium. Add diced yellow onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes while frequently stirring.NOTE: Add a splash of vegetable stock if the vegetables begin to stick or burn and slightly lower the heat.
- Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and rosemary. Cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, drained white beans, and cooked pork sausage. Stir and allow the soup to come to a boil.
- Add the chopped kale and allow it to wilt for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and additional red pepper flakes to taste preferences.
- Ladle Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup into bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
RECIPE NOTES
Storing Information
- Refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days.
- Frozen, in an airtight container, freezer bag, or glass jar, for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop to desired temperature.
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