Italian Sausage Kale Soup
The ultimate comfort food for winter! This Italian Sausage Kale Soup is hearty, nutritious, and easy to make. With savory sausage, fresh kale, and creamy beans, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Large Pot
- Saucepan
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional)
- 15 ounces cannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound kale, stem removed, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Crumble Italian turkey sausage into the pot and brown.
- Remove from pot and set aside.
- Sauté yellow onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add garlic and sauté another minute.
- Return sausage to pan, add tomatoes with liquid, Italian seasoning, broth, and chili flakes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
- Add cannellini beans and kale, simmer another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Storage: To store leftovers, let the soup cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to three days.
- Freezing: You can freeze this soup for up to three months. Just be sure to leave out the kale until you reheat it, as it can become mushy when frozen.
- Pairing: This soup pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or warm crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
- Spice it up: For a different twist, add a dash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Herb infusion: Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be stirred in just before serving for an added burst of flavor and a fresh finish.