30-Minute Sausage White Bean Soup

Italian sausage, white beans, kale, and onion simmer in broth for a hearty, flavorful stovetop soup ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 15-ounce cans white beans
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups kale
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned and the center reaches 160°F (71°C), about 6 to 8 minutes. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds. (about 4 min) — Medium heat
3. Add the drained and rinsed beans, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. (about 15 min) — Simmering
4. Stir in the kale and simmer until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. (about 2 min) — Low simmer