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Cozy One-Pot Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup

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A quick and hearty Tuscan white bean and kale soup with Italian sausage, perfect for cozy evenings and busy weeknights. This one-pot recipe is flavorful, nutritious, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (Johnsonville recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked dried beans)
  • 4 cups chopped kale, tough stems removed (curly or dinosaur kale)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients (10 minutes): Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and kale. Remove sausage from casings and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Drain and rinse beans.
  2. Brown the Sausage (8-10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through with no pink spots.
  3. Sauté Vegetables (5 minutes): Add chopped onion, carrots, and garlic to the sausage. Stir and cook until onion is translucent and carrots soften slightly.
  4. Add Tomato Paste and Spices (2 minutes): Stir in tomato paste, dried thyme, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Add Beans and Broth (5 minutes): Pour in drained beans and chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping browned bits off the pot bottom. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Simmer Soup (15-20 minutes): Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered to meld flavors and slightly thicken broth. Add water or broth if needed.
  7. Add Kale (5 minutes): Stir in chopped kale, cover, and cook until kale is tender but still vibrant green.
  8. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper as needed, tasting before adding salt.
  9. Serve Warm: Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Brown the sausage well without crowding the pan to develop flavor. Add kale late to keep it tender-crisp and vibrant. Rinse canned beans well to avoid canned taste. Adjust seasoning gradually and add red pepper flakes for mild heat if desired. If soup is too thick, thin with broth or water; if too watery, simmer uncovered longer.

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Keywords: Tuscan soup, white bean soup, kale soup, Italian sausage soup, one-pot meal, hearty soup, easy dinner, weeknight recipe

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