Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

with Cream, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs

This sausage, white bean, and kale soup is warm, creamy, and loaded with hearty ingredients that make it perfect for colder days or whenever you need a comforting bowl. Soups like this have roots in rustic Italian cooking, where pantry staples such as beans, herbs, and sturdy greens were simmered together to create satisfying meals for large families. The combination of sausage, broth, tomatoes, and tender kale gives this dish a balanced depth of flavor while still being easy for beginners to prepare.

A fun fact about this style of soup is that beans and greens have been cooked together for centuries because they create a complete and nourishing meal without much effort. The heavy cream stirred in at the end brings everything together and gives the soup a smooth finish. For tools, you will need a Dutch oven or large soup pot, a slotted spoon, a wooden spoon, a cutting board, and a chef knife. This soup also freezes incredibly well, making it great for meal prep or sharing with friends and family.

1. Cook the sausageHeat the olive oil in an 8 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for eight to ten minutes, breaking it into bite size pieces, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel lined plate to drain.Browning the sausage well adds rich flavor to the entire soup.Dispose of the paper towels once cool to keep the cooking area clean.
2. Cook the vegetables and herbsAdd the roasted red peppers, oregano, rosemary, garlic, and onion to the drippings in the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender. Add the chicken broth, cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes. Return the sausage to the pot and bring everything to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and cook uncovered for twenty minutes.Letting the soup simmer uncovered helps concentrate the flavors.Rinse out any empty cans before recycling to prevent drips or odors.
3. Add the kale and creamStir in the chopped kale, heavy cream, and apple cider vinegar. Continue simmering until the kale softens and the soup is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with shaved parmesan cheese if desired.Adding vinegar at the end brightens the flavor and balances the richness of the cream.Allow the soup to cool before transferring leftovers to storage containers.

Olive Oil1 tbsp

- Oil & Vinegar

bulk sweet Italian sausage2 lb

- meat

jarred sliced roasted red peppers1 cup

- canned goods

fresh oregano2 tbsp

- Produce

Fresh rosemary1 tbsp

- Produce

Garlic4 clove

- Produce

Yellow onion1 count

- Produce

Kosher salt1 tsp

- Spices

Black Pepper1/2 tsp

- Spices

low sodium chicken broth8 cup

- broth

cannellini beans31 oz

- Canned Goods

Diced Tomatoes28 oz

- Canned Goods

kale2 cup

- produce

Heavy Cream1 cup

- Dairy

Apple Cider Vinegar2 tbsp

- Condiments

shaved parmesan cheese0 count

- dairy

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