Smoked Sausage and White Bean Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and flavor-packed Smoked Sausage and White Bean Soup, the ultimate comfort food for any season. This one-pot wonder combines juicy rounds of smoked sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and nutrient-rich kale in a savory chicken broth infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of thyme. Brightly colored carrots and celery add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley offers a pop of freshness in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread for a truly warming and satisfying meal. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this gluten-free soup will quickly become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the smoked sausage into rounds and cook in the pot until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.

Step 4

Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth, and add the cannellini beans, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to a simmer and return the sausage to the pot.

Step 8

Add the chopped kale to the soup and stir. Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, removing the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3172.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2309.3

Total Fat 122.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 238.1mg	0%
Sodium 9674.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 124.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 974.0mg	0%
Iron 27.6mg	0%
Potassium 6269.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 32.1%