Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

Fresh kale, cannellini beans, and sweet Italian sausage combine to make the best Italian Sausage Kale White Bean Soup. This is an easy one-pot soup recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prepare!

Making This Sausage, Kale & White Bean Soup

Tonight we had soup and bread for dinner. I made the Kale and White Bean Soup that I made for our Christmas dinner, but I made a couple alterations to it for a heartier meal versus a starter soup. Yum!

Did I mention this soup is really easy, too? Logan had a fun time helping me roll the focaccia dough out into the pans. I love it when he can get hands on in the kitchen with me. Fun times!

I’ve included the focaccia recipe below the sausage kale bean soup recipe card, in case you wanted to make that as well.

Ingredients in Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

The recipe title breaks down the main ingredients you’ll need to make this white bean and sausage soup. Here’s everything else that goes into this easy soup:

• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Kale
• Chicken broth
• Cannellini beans
• Italian sausage links
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Sausage Kale White Bean Soup

This is a quick and simple Italian sausage white bean soup recipe that takes all of 30 minutes to prepare — from start to finish!

1. Brown the sausage links in a soup pot until cooked through. Slice into rounds and set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant.
3. Add the kale and saute until wilted.
4. Add the chicken broth, beans, sliced sausage, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Storage Instructions

Leftovers of this sausage kale bean soup can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

If freezing, I recommend storing the soup in freezer bags. Press out the excess air, then freeze the bags flat on a baking sheet. Once frozen, you can stand them up and store them in the freezer vertically to save space!

What to Serve with Sausage, Kale & White Bean Soup

I’ve include my family’s favorite focaccia bread recipe below the soup recipe card. Other sides to serve with this Italian sausage white bean soup include:

• Whole Wheat Baguette
• Rustic Rosemary Bread
• Italian Mixed Greens Salad
• Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
• Parmesan & Onion Beer Bread Muffins

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