Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup with Kale
Savor the heartiness of this Tuscan inspired white bean and sausage soup. A comfort food the whole family with love with every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ large onion chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 ½ cup carrots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans white beans drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 bunch kale roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat brown the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Once meat is fully cooked, drain off grease if needed.
- Next, add olive oil, chopped onion, and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until onion is slightly translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the chopped celery and carrots and continue to sauté for a few more minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and white beans bringing to a simmer. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded parmesan, bringing the soup to a creamy consistency. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Stir in the chopped kale, letting it wilt into the soup (2-3 minutes). Once wilted, the soup is ready to serve. Garnish with grated parmesan.