Description
A robust and nourishing soup featuring savory Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and fresh kale. Perfect for cold weather and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown thoroughly, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale and stir until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American