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Hearty Smoked Sausage and Kale White Bean Soup

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A warm and filling soup featuring smoky sausage, tender kale, and creamy white beans, perfect for cozy meals and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces smoked sausage (kielbasa or Andouille), sliced thick
  • 2 cups cooked or canned white beans (great northern or cannellini), rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups fresh kale (about 120g), ribs removed and chopped roughly
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and chop the kale, dice the onion, carrot, and celery, mince the garlic, and slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add sausage slices and brown for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Push sausage to the side and add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until onion is translucent and vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add dried thyme and bay leaf. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Add white beans, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped kale and simmer for another 5–7 minutes until kale is tender but still bright green.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving. Add broth or water if soup is too thick.
  8. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or a green salad.

Notes

Brown the sausage well to develop smoky, caramelized flavor. Add kale near the end to keep it vibrant and tender. For extra creaminess, mash a few beans against the pot before adding kale. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Soup freezes well for up to 3 months; reheat gently with added broth or water if thickened.

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Keywords: smoked sausage soup, kale soup, white bean soup, hearty soup, easy soup recipe, cozy meals, weeknight dinner

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