Kale, Potato, and Sausage Soup with Beans
This delicious soup is perfect for cooler temperatures and is packed with protein!
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage kielbasa, conecuh or something similar
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 6 cups kale stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 heads)
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cans cannellini beans
- 3 plum tomatoes cored, and cut in 1/2 inch dice
Instructions
- Place the sausage in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook until it begins to render its fat, about 2 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Add the garlic and potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the beans and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the kale and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes longer.
- Stir in the chicken broth, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy! Makes a great option for lunches as well.