Hearty Italian soup with savory sausage, creamy white beans, kale, and potatoes in aromatic chicken broth with herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed, mild or spicy
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
07 - 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained, optional
→ Beans
09 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
→ Broth and Liquids
10 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Herbs and Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Finish
16 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
17 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving fat in the pot.
02 - Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Return the sausage to the pot. Add potatoes, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes if using, chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in the kale and simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, until the kale is wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
