Portuguese Sausage and Kale Soup in the Slow Cooker

This is a very hearty and savory Portuguese sausage and kale soup that have been in my family for generations, it can take a bit of work but the final product is definitely worth it!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 hr
• Total Time: 12 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound fresh kale, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 (4 ounce) links linguica sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 each russet potatoes, peeled and cubed, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn a slow cooker to Low and add chicken broth.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add kale, bell pepper, linguica slices, and potatoes to the slow cooker. Pour in beans and tomatoes. Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cover.

Step 3

Let cook on Low heat, stirring every 4 hours or so, until potatoes and kale are soft and sausage is cooked through, about 12 hours.