Tuscan Sausage and Kale SoupIngredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup chopped kale 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2.
Add the sausage and brown for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
3.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
4.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
5.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6.
Add the kale and cook for 5 minutes, until wilted.
7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips:
For a creamier soup, puree about 1 cup of the soup in a blender before adding the kale.
You can use any type of sausage you like.
Sweet Italian sausage or spicy sausage both work well.
If you don’t have kidney beans, you can substitute any other type of bean, such as black beans or pinto beans.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

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