Sausage Kale Bean Soup
Sausage Kale Bean Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for chilly autumn evenings or as a wholesome meal during the winter season. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this soup is a favorite among many who crave a bowl of warmth and goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion-chopped
- 12 oz smoked sausage-kielbasa or andouille
- 5 cloves garlic-minced
- 5 cups chicken broth-divided
- 8 oz kale-stems removed and finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 cans white beans-drained and rinsed
- 4 dashes hot pepper sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded parmesan-garnish
- chopped parsley-garnish
Instructions
- Slice sausage into 1/4" slices and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet and cook sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add onion and cook for 7 minutes until translucent. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in broth and add the beans. Use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup. Do not puree all the beans.
- Add the kale, bay leaf and garlic powder and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- When kale is tender add back in the sausage. Season with hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.