Name: Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 11 servings
Ingredients: 0.9167 tbsp Olive Oil; 1.8333 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage; 0.9167 cup jarred sliced roasted red peppers about 6 ounces; 1.8333 tbsp fresh oregano chopped; 0.9167 tbsp Fresh rosemary chopped; 3.6667 clove Garlic minced; 0.9167 count Yellow onion large, sliced; 0.9167 tsp Kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 0.4583 tsp Black Pepper plus more for seasoning; 7.3333 cup low sodium chicken broth; 28.4167 oz cannellini beans two 15.5 ounce cans, rinsed and drained; 25.6667 oz Diced Tomatoes with liquid; 1.8333 cup kale chopped; 0.9167 cup Heavy Cream; 1.8333 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 0 count shaved parmesan cheese for serving, optional

Cooking Instructions

1
Cook the sausage
Heat the olive oil in an 8 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for eight to ten minutes, breaking it into bite size pieces, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Tip: Browning the sausage well adds rich flavor to the entire soup.
Cleanup: Dispose of the paper towels once cool to keep the cooking area clean.
2
Cook the vegetables and herbs
Add the roasted red peppers, oregano, rosemary, garlic, and onion to the drippings in the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender. Add the chicken broth, cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes. Return the sausage to the pot and bring everything to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and cook uncovered for twenty minutes.
Tip: Letting the soup simmer uncovered helps concentrate the flavors.
Cleanup: Rinse out any empty cans before recycling to prevent drips or odors.
3
Add the kale and cream
Stir in the chopped kale, heavy cream, and apple cider vinegar. Continue simmering until the kale softens and the soup is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with shaved parmesan cheese if desired.
Tip: Adding vinegar at the end brightens the flavor and balances the richness of the cream.
Cleanup: Allow the soup to cool before transferring leftovers to storage containers.

Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

Ingredients

Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

Cooking Instructions

Cook the sausage

Cook the vegetables and herbs

Add the kale and cream

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