Smoky Sausage White Bean Soup: A Cozy Recipe Delight!
A cozy and hearty Smoky Sausage White Bean Soup perfect for chilly evenings, combining smoked sausage, white beans, and greens in a savory broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped (or spinach)
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté sausage slices until golden and slightly crisp.
- Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in potatoes, white beans, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Toss in chopped kale and simmer another 5 minutes until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Feel free to substitute kale with spinach if preferred.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg