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Hearty Sausage Kale and Bean Soup
A hearty, flexible soup with sausage, beans, and greens that comes together easily and eats like a full meal with just a loaf of bread.
Soup / stewAnchor mealandouille sausageoniongarlic
Ingredients
- 1 package diced andouille sausage
- 1 diced onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 stalks diced celery
- 2 diced carrots
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can water
- 1 box chicken stock
- 1 can white navy beans, rinsed
- 1/2 bunch chopped kale or spinach
Method
- 1Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned.
- 2Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened.
- 3Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened.
- 4Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and chicken stock.
- 5Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6Add the beans and greens and simmer until the greens are wilted and tender.
- 7Taste and adjust salt as needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- This is a full meal in a bowl, especially when served with bread on the side.
- Cut, wash, and prep the entire bunch of kale to make life easier later.
Swaps
- Ground turkey for a lighter, pork-free, version.
- Hot Italian sausage for more spice.
- Barley for a vegetarian version (add with the broth and cook until tender)
Use It Again
- Ladle leftovers into lidded soup bowls and store in the freezer for lean times.
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