Kale, White Bean, and Sausage Soup

This is a delicious simple stew--the kielbasa lends almost a buttery taste and texture. Inexpensive & very easy to prepare. Even my husband who hates soups asked for this one!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 6 cups chopped kale
• 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until skin is crispy and a little browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and chop into bite-sized pieces when cool enough to handle. Reserve the pan drippings.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine chicken broth and garlic in a stockpot over medium heat; bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Add chopped kielbasa, reserved pan drippings, undrained cannellini beans, chopped kale, diced tomatoes, olive oil, and oregano. Cook until beans begin to pop, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.