How to Make Almost Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty and satisfying meals, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup. And if you're a fan of Italian cuisine, then you're in for a treat with this Almost Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup. This recipe takes inspiration from the flavors of Tuscany, but with a few twists to make it even more delicious and wholesome.

One of the key ingredients in this soup is Italian sausage. Its rich and savory flavor adds depth to the broth, while the addition of kale brings in...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (Optional)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped yellow potatoes, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat until the oil shimmers; cook and stir onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix sausage, basil, and paprika together in a bowl.
  • Stir sausage mixture into onion mixture; cook and stir until sausage is browned and fully cooked, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, kale, cannellini beans, and potatoes to sausage-onion mixture; lower heat to medium-low. Cover stockpot and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 910mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 407mg