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Sausage and Kale Soup

This Italian sausage and kale soup is a family favorite. Packed with protein and veggies, this one pot wonder is done in under 30 minutes and loved by even my picky eaters.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (453.592 grams)
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms diced (226.796 grams)
  • 4 cups kale chopped, large stems removed (170 grams)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup penne noodles uncooked (102 grams)
  • 15 ounces Northern beans drained and rinsed (448 grams before draining)

Instructions

  • Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and break it up, browning it for about 3 to 5 minutes until you no longer see pink.
    1 pound Italian sausage
  • Add in onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft. Add the kale, cooking it until it is bright green, about 3 minutes.
    1 medium yellow onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, 4 cups kale
  • Add the chicken broth and bring it to a roaring boil. Then add the penne and cook for about 1 minute less than what is indicated in the package directions.
    6 cups chicken broth, 1 cup penne noodles
  • Finally, stir in the beans. Allow them to heat through, about 1 minute.
    15 ounces Northern beans
  • Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.8cup | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 2088mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5391IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg