Can I freeze this soup?

You can! You may need to add a bit more liquid to it if it becomes too thick, but it freezes wonderfully.

How can I make this soup vegetarian-friendly?

You could add in some mild or spicy veggie "meal" crumbles and use veg broth to make it totally vegetarian. Or you could even just omit the meat entirely to make it a white bean/kale soup.

Can this be made gluten-free?

Yes, just omit the flour or replace with cornstarch.

Can this be made in the Instant Pot?

Yes! Sauté your onions, garlic, and sausage in a bit of oil until soft and fragrant. Add in the spices, broth, and potatoes. Seal the lid and set the cook time to 3 minutes with 10 minutes of natural pressure release. Stir in the kale, beans, and heavy cream.

Can this be made in a slow cooker?

Sure can! Follow steps 1-2 on the stove, and then add to a slow cooker with broth and potatoes. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Add kale and white beans and let them warm and soften. Then add half and half to finish it off!

Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup Recipe

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Bringing you this creamy, rich Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup! Herby Italian sausage, kale, smoky paprika, creamy beans and potatoes, and a splash of cream. This is a must-make for soup season!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
3–4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1–2 tablespoons flour (optional, makes it a bit thicker)
5 cups chicken broth
one 15-ounce can of cannellini beans
4 medium potatoes, diced (any kind of potato will work)
2 stalks kale, ribs removed, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream (can sub half and half)
1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice

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Instructions

Onions, Garlic, and Sausage: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 10 minutes or until very soft and fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain out excess grease.
Spices: Add the smoked paprika and flour; sauté for one minute.
Veggies: Add broth, a little at a time. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add kale and white beans and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Finish: Add half and half, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. VOILA!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sausage soup, sausage and kale soup, sausage and bean soup