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Hearty Sausage Soup with Potatoes, Beans, and Kale

Hearty Sausage Soup with Potatoes, Beans, and Kale Bliss

Enjoy this Hearty Sausage Soup with Potatoes, Beans, and Kale for a comforting meal on chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Beef Smoked Sausage Can swap for chicken or turkey sausage
  • 1 large Onion Yellow onions are the best choice
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic yields the best results
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Consider fresh herbs for more flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Russet Potatoes Dice for even cooking
  • 2 cups Kale Spinach is a great alternative
For the Beans
  • 2 cans Navy Beans Can be replaced with cannellini beans
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable or beef stock can be used
For Finishing Touches
  • ½ teaspoon Ground White Pepper Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with other herbs
  • ½ teaspoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can replace it

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep your ingredients by dicing the russet potatoes and chopping the kale and parsley.
  2. Heat a pot over medium-high heat and sear the sliced sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add diced onion, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and white pepper; sauté until onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the potatoes and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and partially cover for 12 minutes.
  5. Add rinsed navy beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice, allowing kale to wilt for 2 minutes.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, ideally with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup freezes beautifully; portion leftovers in airtight containers for later use.

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