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Cozy 30-Minute Sausage & Kale Fall Soup

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A quick and comforting soup made with Italian sausage, kale, and white beans in a savory broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy fall weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 large bunch kale (about 6–8 cups chopped), stems removed and leaves roughly torn
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and carrot to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped kale and drained cannellini beans. Simmer for 5 minutes until kale is tender but still has some chew.
  5. Return browned sausage to the pot. Stir and heat through for 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the sausage well. Kale can be gritty; wash it thoroughly. This soup tastes even better the next day. To make it dairy-free, skip the Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.

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