Kale and White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Kale and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb white beans (Great Northern, cannellini, navy); 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 5 cups chicken broth; 2 quarts water; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, rind (3x2 inch piece); 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick) or 1 lb kielbasa (sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick); 8 carrots (halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces); 1 lb kale (stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped)

Servings: persons

1 lb white beans (Great Northern, cannellini, navy)
2 onions, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 cups chicken broth
2 quarts water
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, rind (3x2 inch piece)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 lb smoked sausage (sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick) or 1 lb kielbasa (sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick)
8 carrots (halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 lb kale (stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped)

1
Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a pot and bring to a boil.
2
Remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 1 hour.
3
Drain beans in a colander and rinse.
4
Cook onions in oil in an 8 quart pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook, stirring 1 minute.
6
Add beans, broth, 1 quart water, cheese rind, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and rosemary and simmer, uncovered, until beans are just tender, around 50 minutes.
7
While soup is simmering, brown sausage in batches in a heavy skillet over medium heat, turning, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
8
Stir carrots into soup and simmer 5 minutes.
9
Stir in kale, sausage, and remaining quart water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
10
Season soup with salt and pepper.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb white beans (Great Northern, cannellini, navy), 2 onions, coarsely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 5 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Kale and White Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kale and White Bean Soup

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