Italian Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Name: Italian Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, (diced (about 3/4 cup)); 2 medium carrots, (diced (about 1 cup)); 6 ounces fully cooked Italian chicken sausages, sliced ((I use 2 links of Aidell's Italian Style Chicken Sausage with Mozzarella)); 3 cloves garlic, (minced or pressed); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 14-ounce can of high-quality diced tomatoes, (undrained); 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, (drained and rinsed); ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend, (or dried oregano); ½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste); Black pepper to taste; 4 cups kale, stems removed and roughly chopped ((Swiss chard or escarole will also work here)); Optional garnish: extra olive oil, fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil), or grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

A hearty one-pot Italian sausage and kale soup with white beans in a garlicky tomato broth. Healthy, weeknight-friendly, and filling with just one bowl.

Updated at: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:07:28 GMT