How to Make Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather turns colder and the days grow shorter, there's nothing quite like a hearty and satisfying soup to warm you from the inside out. And if you're in the mood for a soup that's not only delicious but also nutritious, Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup is the perfect choice.

This recipe is a favorite in our family, and it's been passed down for generations. Big Ray, our patriarch and the namesake of the soup, always made a big batch of this comforting dish to sha...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced thin
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Roll kale leaves into tight tubes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir green onions in with sausage; cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth over the kielbasa mixture; add beans and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until kale is completely tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 870mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 145mg
    • Calcium: 285mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1322mg