Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup
Description
This recipe for kielbasa bean soup is made with Polish sausage, making this a hearty, warming meal for those chilly days.
Ingredients
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1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced thin
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1 bunch green onions, sliced
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
Roll kale leaves into tight tubes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
2
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir green onions in with sausage; cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
3
Pour chicken broth over the kielbasa mixture; add beans and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until kale is completely tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.