Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this hearty and flavorful kale and white bean soup, delicately infused with the savory notes of sausage. This wholesome soup is packed with an array of healthy ingredients, ensuring a satisfying and nutritious meal. Explore a collection of variations to suit diverse dietary preferences, including a meatless version for vegetarians, a spicy rendition for those who crave a kick, and a slow cooker adaptation for effortless preparation. Discover the perfect soup to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds, whether you're in a rush or have time to savor the cooking process.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
RUSTIC TUSCAN-STYLE SAUSAGE, WHITE BEAN, AND KALE SOUP
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and brown, stirring occasionally to break into smaller pieces, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add onion, carrots, potato, and bay leaves. Season generously with kosher salt and cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 minutes. Add garlic and beans, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add kale, and cook until it becomes slightly wilted. Add chicken stock, season with salt and pepper, and cover with lid.
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and keep at a simmer for about 45 minutes, although a bit longer is completely fine. The soup will thicken as the potatoes begin to release their starch into the soup.
- *the soup tastes best the second day. If time allows, cool soup completely, and refrigerate it for the following day. Reheat before serving.
- When about ready to serve, slice baguette. Drizzle each slice with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt. Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes, until toasted. Top with grated gruyere and asiago cheese and broil for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted. It can go from melted to burnt pretty fast, so don't leave broiler unattended.
- Divide soup among bowls and top with a few slices of cheesy baguette.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6-8
WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in an 8-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it into bite-size chunks as it cooks, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to allow excess oil to drain off.
- Add the peppers, oregano, rosemary, garlic and onions to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, beans and tomatoes. Return the sausage to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the kale, heavy cream and apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- To freeze, transfer the soup to containers with airtight lids, leaving space at the top as it will expand as it freezes. Allow the soup to cool completely before placing the lids on and freezing. Reheat until hot before serving and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
SAUSAGE, WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP
This sumptuous soup uses a great combo of pantry staples and fresh ingredients to create a super satisfying meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into hot oil; cook until no longer pink. Transfer with slotted spoon to plate; set aside.
- Add onions and salt to Dutch oven; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in kale; cook about 1 minute or until slightly wilted.
- Stir in garlic. Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth and sausage; heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes to combine flavors. Divide among 8 bowls; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
SAUSAGE, KALE, AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
A comforting bean soup with spicy sausage and leafy kale. Easy to put together and delicious on a cold winter's day. You can substitute other sausage, onion instead of shallots, and other greens for the kale, and it will still be tasty!
Provided by Always Cooking Up Something
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 9h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- Cook the soaked beans in a pressure cooker in 4 cups of water for 25 minutes. Use the natural release method to release pressure. Do not drain.
- Bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and simmer until kale is bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a strainer, and cool under cold running water. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in the soup pot. Brown the linguica slices on each side, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add shallots to pot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Pour in a splash of chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits of sausage.
- Return the sausage to the pot along with the beans and their cooking liquid. Stir in the chicken broth. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add the kale and cook about 4 minutes longer. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 726.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE
Provided by Bill Bradley, R.D.
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or thick bottomed soup pot, cook sausage in ¼ cup olive oil on medium heat until browned on all sides.
- Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Continue to sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Add kale. Sauté until kale begins to wilt.
- Add chicken broth, beans, rosemary and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then bring to a simmer, cover and cook on a low boil (simmer) for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Top each bowl of hot soup with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 478 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN KALE & WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SAUSAGE
Pulled from Fine Cooking Magazine (Feb/Mar. 2008)--my current FAVORITE cooking magazine. I made it last night for the family, and WHOA, is it good! Granted I am blessed with two little boys and a husband who love nearly all food, but they all liked this one A LOT! It isn't overly brothy--consider adding a couple more cups of broth if you like it more "wet." It's garlicky, fairly simple, and very nutritious! The magazine says it's best served with crusty cheese toasts. I did just that, and served it with (Safeway brand) frozen five-cheese toast. YUM!
Provided by Battle in Seattle
Categories Clear Soup
Time 55m
Yield 10 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 4 or 5-quart heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, working to break into bite sized pieces, until lightly browned, about five minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pot, increase the heat to medium-high, and add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften and brown, about 2 minutes more. Be sure to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the garlic, pepper flakes, salt & black pepper and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
- When the broth reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium, add the sausage along with any collected juices, and HALF of the beans.
- Mash the remaining cup of beans with a fork or wooden spoon and add them to the pot, stirring to distribute.
- Stir in the kale, adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, and simmer until the kale is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (I cover the pot loosely during this step to prevent too much reduction in the broth.).
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest just before serving.
- (It's even better the next day!).
Tips:
- Use fresh kale: Fresh kale leaves have a more vibrant flavor and better texture than wilted or frozen leaves.
- Don't overcook the kale: Kale cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for white beans, but you can also use other types of beans, such as chickpeas, lentils, or black beans.
- Add some spice: If you like a little spice, you can add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the soup.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread: A bowl of this soup is even more satisfying when served with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Conclusion:
This Mediterranean kale and white bean soup with sausage is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's packed with nutritious ingredients like kale, beans, and sausage, and it's also easy to make. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.
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