Italian Sausage Kale Soup

Italian Sausage Kale Soup
Italian Sausage Kale Soup
My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When I have time to prepare dried beans, I do—but don't worry if you don't. Canned beans are just as good. —Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
white meat free gluten free red meat free dairy free pescatarian
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 8 cups chopped fresh kale
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, und
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) italian turkey sausage links, cas
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
  • 3-1/4 cups chicken stock (26 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
  • Carbohydrate 0.397099616586539 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 0.0436497956730769 g
  • Fiber 0.0855446284117607 g
  • Protein 0.0783285276442308 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.00831746971153846 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 servings (2 quarts). (1g)
  • Sodium 0.209432211538462 mg
  • Sugar 0.311554988174778 g
  • Trans Fat 0.00768302067307692 g
  • Calories 2 calories

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add kale to pot; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until kale is tender, 15-20 minutes.