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Italian Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Ashley Manila
It's soup season, and this quick and easy Italian sausage, kale, and white bean soup is sure to be on heavy rotation all season long. It makes a large pot, and the leftovers are even more delicious a day or two after.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tablespoons (28ml) olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more to taste (if you want it spicier)
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage casings removed
  • 4 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 medium white waxy potatoes peeled and diced
  • 6 large garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup (113ml) white wine
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) tomato paste
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more to taste
  • 1 32 ounce container chicken bone broth
  • 2 cups (454ml) water
  • 6 heaping cups tuscan kale ribs removed, coarsely chopped
  • 2 15 ounce cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil to a large soup pot or dutch-oven and heat until shimmering over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onion is starting to soften, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add in the sausage and, using a wooden spoon, break it into chunks. Cook until the sausage is brown and no pink color remains, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add in the carrots and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in the wine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, letting it evaporate a bit. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.  
  • Stir in the beans and kale and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Serve with crusty sourdough bread and red wine, and parmesan cheese, if desired. 
Keyword soup, sausage, italian sausage, kale, white beans, stew, italian food
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