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Cannellini Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup
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Cannellini Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup

Cozy up with a warm bowl of Cannellini Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup! Hearty beans, savory sausage, and tender kale come together in a flavorful broth that’s perfect for chilly nights.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 438kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced (medium)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 30 ounces Cannellini beans drained and rinsed (two 15-ounce cans)
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  • Brown the sausage with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until cooked through. Approx 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, cannellini beans, kale, thyme, and oregano. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • The soup is done when the kale is tender and the flavors have combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Serve with grated Parmesan if desired.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 21g