Description
Warm up your evenings with this hearty Sausage Soup, a comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. This delightful recipe blends the rich flavors of beef smoked sausage with tender potatoes, nutritious kale, and creamy navy beans, creating a satisfying meal that’s both filling and flavorful. Easy to make, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or spices to suit your taste. Enjoy a cozy bowl of this savory soup paired with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) package of beef smoked sausage, sliced into bite-size circles
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch or two black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
- 3 small russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1/2” cubes)
- 2 cups roughly chopped kale
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans organic navy beans, drained and rinsed well
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Tiny squeeze of lemon (about 1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion, potatoes, and pressing the garlic.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the sliced beef smoked sausage until lightly seared.
- Add diced onion, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and white pepper; sauté until softened. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in diced potatoes and chicken stock; cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Add navy beans and simmer for another 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale until wilted; finish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg