Description
This hearty and flavorful chicken sausage and white bean soup is a perfect comforting meal for any day. Packed with nutritious vegetables, tender chicken sausage, and enriched with kale for added greens, this one-pot soup combines savory herbs and mild spices for a deliciously warming dish. Easy to prepare and ideal for a filling lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add beans, tomatoes, and broth: Stir in the drained white beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer with sausage: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then return the browned chicken sausage slices to the pot. Let it cook uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Add kale and finish cooking: Add the chopped kale to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, just until the kale wilts and softens. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Using pre-cooked or smoked chicken sausage can add an extra layer of flavor.
- This soup keeps well and tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Make sure to rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium content.
