Sausage Kale White Bean (Printable Version)

Savory sausage and kale meet creamy white beans in this warming, herb-infused soup with a touch of Parmesan.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fats and Oils

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Meat

02 - 1 pound mild Italian sausage

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 celery ribs, diced
05 - 2 medium carrots, diced
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed

→ Legumes

08 - 3 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed, divided

→ Dairy

09 - 1 Parmesan rind
10 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish

→ Liquids

12 - 6 cups chicken broth
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Herbs and Spices

14 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
18 - 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
02 - Add diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add two cans of white beans, Parmesan rind, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove the Parmesan rind. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some texture. Alternatively, blend in batches using a blender or food processor and return it to the pot.
06 - Return sausage to the pot. Add the remaining can of beans, chopped kale, lemon juice, and parsley. Cook for a few more minutes, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese as desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Using an immersion blender prevents over-pureeing and retains soup texture.

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