
White Bean & Kale Soup Recipe
SERVES
4-5PREP TIME
30 minCOOK TIME
55 minIngredients
¾ pound ground Italian chicken or turkey sausage, cooked
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 large cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, diced fine
2 cups fresh kale leaves, torn into small pieces and well rinsed
3 cans low sodium Great Northern beans
1-1 ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Optional: 1-2 tablespoon of sherry, sweet balsamic vinegar, or red wine, to taste
Directions
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Cook sausage and set aside. Purée two cans of white beans in a food processor; set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic in oil and a large soup pot over medium heat. Add bean purée, onion, garlic, sausage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the third can of beans and kale. Stir well to combine. Simmer 15 additional minutes, stirring several times. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
