Sausage Kale Soup

Name: Sausage Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian pork sausage (hot or mild), casings removed; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free); 2 cans canned diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 6 cups curly kale, stems removed, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A hearty Italian-American soup with spicy sausage, tender kale, and white beans in a rich savory broth. Low in carbs without sacrificing any warmth or depth.

45 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSoupStovetopLow CarbHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb Italian pork sausage (hot or mild), casings removed
2 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free)
2 cans canned diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
6 cups curly kale, stems removed, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb Italian pork sausage (hot or mild) (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
2

In the same pot, add 1 diced yellow onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
3

Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free) and 2 cans undrained canned diced tomatoes. Stir in 2 cans drained, rinsed cannellini beans (15 oz) and bring the soup to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to a simmer, return the sausage to the pot, and stir in 6 cups stems removed, chopped curly kale. Cook until the kale is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Sausage Kale Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sausage Kale Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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