Spicy Sausage, Chickpea, Kale, And Pasta Soup

Name: Spicy Sausage, Chickpea, Kale, And Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; 30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans); 28 ounces peeled whole tomatoes (1 large can or 2 small cans); 1 pound cooked sausage, sliced, or raw sausage, removed from casing and crumbled; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, or to taste; 1 bunch lacinato kale, center ribs removed & leaves thinly sliced, or 5 ounces baby spinach; 1/4 cup white wine; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 pound whole wheat penne (or other short pasta); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus a small piece of the rind; 1/3 cup chopped parsley, to garnish

Servings: persons

1-2 tablespoons olive oil
30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans)
28 ounces peeled whole tomatoes (1 large can or 2 small cans)
1 pound cooked sausage, sliced, or raw sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, diced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, or to taste
1 bunch lacinato kale, center ribs removed & leaves thinly sliced, or 5 ounces baby spinach
1/4 cup white wine
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound whole wheat penne (or other short pasta)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus a small piece of the rind
1/3 cup chopped parsley, to garnish

1
Puree one can of garbanzo beans with their liquid together with the canned tomatoes in a blender.
2
Strain and rinse the remaining can of beans.
3
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, basil, salt, pepper and chili flakes to the pan.
5
Saute about 8 minutes, until the onions are soft and golden brown, then add kale and saute an additional 2 minutes.
6
Add white wine and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
7
Add bean and tomato puree, remaining beans, broth, parmesan rind and pasta.
8
Simmer until pasta is tender and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes (add more broth if necessary).
9
Mix in 1/4 cup cheese and adjust seasoning to taste.
10
Ladle into soup bowls and top with remaining cheese and parsley.
11
Serve with toasted bread rubbed with garlic.

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, 30 ounces canned chickpeas (2 cans), 28 ounces peeled whole tomatoes (1 large can or 2 small cans), 1 pound cooked sausage, sliced, or raw sausage, removed from casing and crumbled, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sausage, Chickpea, Kale, And Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!