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Creamy White Bean and Kale Soup with Italian Sausage

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A hearty and soul-warming soup combining creamy white beans, tender kale, and savory Italian sausage, perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or spicy)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (one can partially blended)
  • 4 cups fresh kale, roughly chopped, stems removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove casings from the sausage and crumble into small pieces. Chop the onion finely, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the kale, removing thick stems. Drain and rinse both cans of cannellini beans.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7-9 minutes. Break it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Remove cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  3. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, then add all the beans. Reserve about half a cup (120 ml) of beans to blend later. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Using an immersion blender, carefully puree about half the beans in the pot to create a creamy base, leaving some whole for texture. If using a regular blender, transfer half the beans and broth, blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
  6. Stir in the chopped kale and cooked sausage. Let everything simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until kale is tender but vibrant green.
  7. Stir in dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using, then salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for deeper flavor. Blend part of the beans to create a creamy broth without cream or flour. Use fresh kale for best texture. Adjust seasoning gradually to avoid over-salting. If soup is too thick, add extra broth or water to reach desired consistency.

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Keywords: white bean soup, kale soup, Italian sausage soup, creamy soup, easy weeknight dinner, healthy soup, comfort food

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