Description
A hearty and wholesome Turkey Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup that combines savory homemade turkey sausage with nutrient-rich kale and creamy cannellini beans in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is easy to prepare and packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1.25 lb homemade turkey sausage meat
Vegetables & Legumes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 bunch kale, rinsed, leaves removed from ribs and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cannellini or northern beans, drained and rinsed
Liquids & Oils
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cups fat free chicken stock
- 2 cups water
Seasonings
- 1 small pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized pot. Add the turkey sausage meat, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon into large chunks. Cook until completely browned and cooked through.
- Add and Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the cooked sausage and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to let the garlic burn, to infuse flavor.
- Add Liquids and Beans: Stir in the water, chicken stock, drained cannellini beans, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix everything thoroughly to combine.
- Simmer the Soup: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 10 minutes allowing flavors to meld.
- Add Kale and Continue Simmering: Add the chopped kale to the pot and cover again. Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the kale is tender.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper as desired. Divide the soup into four bowls and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This hearty soup is loaded with fiber and protein, perfect for a chilly evening.
- For extra flavor, top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Locatelli cheese.
- Serve with crusty bread to make a complete meal.
- Cost-effective recipe serving four people for under $10.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 320.5 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 697 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
