Description
A hearty and nutritious kale soup packed with veggies, beans, and savory turkey sausage. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
– 4 links uncooked hot Italian turkey sausage (1 pound)
– 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
– 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
– 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
– 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 tablespoon white miso paste (optional)
– 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
– 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
– 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 bunch curly or lacinato kale, destemmed and chopped (5-6 cups)
– 1/2 lemon, juiced
– Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot, cook turkey sausage over medium heat, breaking it into pieces until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Stir in miso paste, Parmesan rind, white beans, broth, and kale. Simmer until kale is wilted.
4. Add lemon juice and cooked sausage. Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
– For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey sausage and use vegetable broth.
– Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or potatoes for extra heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 40mg