Smoked Sausage and White Bean Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and flavor-packed Smoked Sausage and White Bean Soup, the ultimate comfort food for any season. This one-pot wonder combines juicy rounds of smoked sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and nutrient-rich kale in a savory chicken broth infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of thyme. Brightly colored carrots and celery add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley offers a pop of freshness in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread for a truly warming and satisfying meal. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this gluten-free soup will quickly become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Slice the smoked sausage into rounds and cook in the pot until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the cannellini beans, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and return the sausage to the pot.
Add the chopped kale to the soup and stir. Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, removing the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2057 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1431 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
