Italian Turkey Sausage and White Bean Soup
A comforting, protein-packed soup featuring savory turkey sausage and tender white beans. Nutrient-dense kale and hydrating broth make this a perfect restorative meal.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large pot
Time saver
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, and the flavors actually deepen over time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cannellini beans (rinsed), bunch lacinato kale (chopped), cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil…
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Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil…
Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in the minced garlic and a…
Stir in the minced garlic and a pinch of dried red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the rinsed cannellini beans and chicken…
Add the rinsed cannellini beans and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season to taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Stir in the chopped kale and simmer…
Stir in the chopped kale and simmer uncovered for another 3 to 5 minutes, just until the leaves are tender but still a vibrant green.
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Serve warm
Serve warm. Finish each bowl with a fresh drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to boost healthy fats and support skin hydration.
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The nutrition underneath
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Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight…
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, and the flavors actually deepen over time.
If you want a thicker
If you want a thicker, creamier broth without adding dairy, mash about half a cup of the cannellini beans with a fork before adding them to the pot.
You can swap the lacinato kale…
You can swap the lacinato kale for spinach or Swiss chard, just note that spinach will only need about 1 minute to wilt at the very end.
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