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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Soup ยป Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

    Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

    Published: Dec 27, 2019 ยท Updated: Mar 3, 2020 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Sausage Kale White Bean Soup is the epitome of comfort food. Lots of greens, spicy sausage, and hearty beans give you a beautifully balanced bowl of soup that'll keep you full for hours. This dish comes together in less than an hour and has only 8 ingredients.

    white bowls with sausage kale soup with french bread and fresh kale
    • About Sausage Kale White Bean Soup
      • Sausage Kale Soup Ingredients
        • Cost of Sausage White Bean Soup
        • How to Make Allergy Friendly
      • Make Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
      • What to serve with this dish
    • Sausage Kale White Bean Soup Recipe

    About Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

    Is there anything better than a bowl of soup when it's cold outside? Yes, if that bowl of soup is delicious, filling, and comforting all in one. And this Sausage Kale White Bean Soup is just that.

    can of cannellini beans, sausage, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, onion, kale

    Sausage Kale Soup Ingredients

    Sausage: I typically use chicken sausage because it's easy to find and not super expensive. You can use any type of sausage you like; my favorites are Italian sausage or Andouille sausage. Because the sausage already has so much flavor, there's no need to add too much seasoning. Be sure to check the spiciness of the sausage and omit red pepper flakes if needed.

    Veggies: Obviously, there is kale in the soup since it's in the name, but onion is in here too. I prefer lacinato (or dinosaur) kale because it has a lighter flavor, but regular kale is fine. You'll use about 1/2 to 3/4 of a bunch. If you really like veggies, feel free to use the whole bunch of kale.

    White beans: Any white beans can be used: Great Northern Beans, Cannellini beans, Navy beans. Also, kidney beans, garbanzo beans and pinto beans will work in this soup.

    Broth: Use vegetable broth or chicken broth. Try to use unsalted or low sodium to keep the white bean sausage soup from being too salty. Water is another alternative, but add 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and another dash of salt.

    Seasoning: Red pepper flakes give the sausage and kale soup a kick of flavor but can be omitted for a more mild soup. Salt gives the soup more depth but is completely optional. Fresh garlic or garlic powder can be added if desired. Use one clove garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder if desired.

    two white bowls of white bean sausage kale soup topped with parmesan cheese and slice of bread

    Cost of Sausage White Bean Soup

    • Sausage 12 ounces: $4.99
    • Onion 1 large: $0.68
    • Kale 8 ounces: $0.65
    • White beans 2 (15 ounce) cans: $1.98
    • Broth 4 cups: $2.28
    • Water: $0.00
    • Red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon: $0.05
    • Salt 1/8 teaspoon: $0.01

    TOTAL COST: $10.64 (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2019) or $2.66/serving

    How to Make Allergy Friendly

    This soup is already gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and soy free (depending on the sausage).

    bowl of sausage white bean kale soup with piece of bread, another bowl of soup and fresh kale

    Make Ahead Ideas

    Like most soups, this soup is great to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge. It freezes and reheats well.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store the sausage and kale soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Reheat on the stove or in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. If reheating from frozen, defrost in the fridge for about 4 hours or overnight or defrost in the microwave. Then reheat on medium-low on the stove or in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave.

    What to serve with this dish

    This Sausage Kale White Bean Soup is a complete meal, but I love to top it with grated parmesan cheese and a piece of bread.

    two bowls of sausage kale white bean soup topped with parmesan cheese, with french bread and fresh kale

    Final thoughts:

    This simple soup has lot of greens, spicy sausage, and hearty beans to give you a beautifully balanced bowl of soup that'll keep you full for hours.

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    Sausage Kale White Bean Soup Recipe

    white bowls with sausage kale soup with french bread and fresh kale

    Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

    Sausage Kale White Bean Soup has greens, sausage and beans for a balanced soup that comes together in less than an hour and has only 8 ingredients
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $10.64

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces sausage sliced
    • 1 large onion diced (2 cups)
    • 8 ounces kale chopped (6 cups)
    • 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans drained and rinsed
    • 4 cups broth chicken or vegetable broth, or water
    • 2 cups water
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1/8 teaspoons salt optional

    Instructions

    • Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook sausage in dutch oven for about 7 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
    • Add onions to dutch oven and sauté for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add kale, beans, broth, water, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low to simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Add sausage to the soup, and simmer for at least 15 minutes. You can simmer for up to 90 minutes, but add extra water if needed. When ready to eat, serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    *Makes 6 cups
    *Any white beans can be used: Great Northern Beans, Cannellini beans, Navy beans. Also, kidney beans, garbanzo beans and pinto beans will work in this soup.
    *8 ounces of kale is about 1/2 to 3/4 of a bunch of kale.

    What to Use in This Recipe

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    Nutrition Facts
    Sausage Kale White Bean Soup
    Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
    Calories 376 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 60mg20%
    Sodium 1441mg63%
    Potassium 939mg27%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 29g58%
    Vitamin A 6002IU120%
    Vitamin C 73mg88%
    Calcium 152mg15%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    This post was originally published September 18, 2014. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.

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