Kale "Minestrone" With Sausage Recipe

Name: Kale "Minestrone" With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 yellow summer squash, diced in 3/4-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons dried sage; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the juice; 1 bunch kale, cut into small pieces, ribs and stems removed; 1 cup elbow macaroni (Barilla Plus brand is ideal); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; freshly ground pepper; 4 links fully-cooked chicken sausage (I used roasted garlic flavor); parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on each serving

Servings: persons

1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow summer squash, diced in 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the juice
1 bunch kale, cut into small pieces, ribs and stems removed
1 cup elbow macaroni (Barilla Plus brand is ideal)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
freshly ground pepper
4 links fully-cooked chicken sausage (I used roasted garlic flavor)
parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on each serving

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["Heat olive oil in a large pot.", "Saute the onion and yellow squash for a few minutes until just starting to color.", "Add the sage, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika.", "Add the chopped garlic and cook for one minute.", "Add the chicken broth, kidney beans and diced tomatoes.", "Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, partly covered.", "Add chopped kale and simmer 15 minutes more, partly covered.", "Slice the chicken sausage into 1/4"" slices and brown it lightly in a large skillet.", "Add the sausage slices, elbow macaroni and red pepper flakes to the soup pot and simmer until macaroni and kale are tender, about 15 minutes more, partly covered.", "Finish with freshly ground pepper to taste.", "Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on each serving."]

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

184

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, diced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 yellow summer squash, diced in 3/4-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Kale "Minestrone" With Sausage 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 "Minestrone" With Sausage

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