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By: MadelinePosted: 01/16/2022Updated: 01/10/2022

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Warm up with this Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup on cold winter days. Make this white bean and kale soup recipe in less than 45 minutes.

White bean and kale soup served with bread and parmesan cheese

Make a bowl of Warming Winter Soup

Often in the thick of winter I have little desire to spend a long time on dinner. This sausage kale and white bean soup recipe takes very little time to prepare. It’s absolutely perfect for those cold lazy nights.

It’s also super nourishing and filling, which can sometimes be hard to find in a good soup! A well balanced meal in a bowl? Yes please.

The best part about this recipe is that it is perfect for meal prep! Enjoy a bowl tonight and another one tomorrow for lunch. You could even pair this with half a sandwich for the classic soup and sandwich combo.

Sausage kale and white bean soup in a serving bowl

Kitchen Tools

  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Sharp kitchen knife and cutting board
  • Large pot
  • Mixing spoon and ladle for serving

What makes this soup special?

Even though this is just a bowl of soup, it is still extremely heart and filling. This white bean and kale soup contains a nice balance of protein, carbs and leafy greens! Everything you need to keep you full and happy.

This winter soup is warmth and coziness in a healthy bowl. It also takes very little time which is always a plus. Also it doesn’t dirty many kitchen items so clean up is a breeze!

Above view of ingredients for white bean and kale soup

Spice Cake Ingredients

  • Mild Italian pork sausage
  • Yellow onion
  • Garlic cloves
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Chopped kale
  • White beans – cannellini beans or northern great white beans
  • Chicken broth

Easy ingredient substitutions

While this is technically a sausage, kale, and white bean soup, you can substitute nearly any of those ingredients to change the flavor profile or just use what you have on hand. You can use other dark leafy greens like spinach or chard.

Substituting different kinds of sausages or using a hot sausage can work as well. I love to make a spicy soup so I frequently use spicy Italian sausage or chorizo.

This soup is naturally gluten free, but you can make it gluten free and vegan! Instead of sausage and chicken broth, use some plant based chorizo and vegetable broth.

The white beans really are especially great in this one, but you can use different kinds like navy beans, kidney beans or chickpeas! Double up on the beans for an even heartier soup!

DO NOT skip out on the red wine vinegar! You might be tempted to skip it, but it is a hit of acid that this soup needs in order to balance all of the flavors.

Serving suggestions

I like to serve this hearty white bean and kale soup with mini baguettes to soak up any extra broth. I buy them in the freezer section and warm them up in the air fryer!

Most of the time I top this soup with freshly grated parmesan cheese and some fresh cracked black pepper. If you want to add some extra heat, top your soup with a few shakes of red pepper flakes.

Step by step assembly of sausage kale and white bean soup

How to make Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup

Step 1: prepare Ingredients

To begin, cut the sausage links out of the casing and break into bite size pieces. Then, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2: Brown the Sausage and Onions/Garlic

Next, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add in the sausage to the pan to brown. Cook for 5 minutes, tossing frequently.

Pour in the onions and garlic to the pot and stir. Continue cooking for 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Add remaining ingredients and simmer

Then, add the kale, white beans, and chicken broth to the pot. Heat the pot over medium high heat.

Bring to a boil and stir the soup. Cover the pot and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, stir in the red wine vinegar just before serving.

Step 4: Serve it up

Serve the soup with parmesan cheese, fresh cracked black pepper, and fresh bread.

Above view of sausage kale and white bean soup in a serving bowl

Storage, Reheating and freezing

Allow soup to cool and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.

I like to freeze my soup in souper cubes so that I can easily enjoy individual portions. Allow the soup to thaw on the counter or in the fridge.

Reheat on the stove top over low heat until warmed through.

Check out these other Great Soup recipes

  • Sweet Potato and Sausage Curry Soup
  • Instant Pot Tomato Soup
  • Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
  • Creamy Chicken and Brown Rice Soup

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Sausage kale and white bean soup in a serving bowl
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Sausage Kale and White Bean Soup

★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews

Make this sausage kale and white bean soup for a simple winter dinner

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 40 minutes
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Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1lb mild Italian pork sausage
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3oz finely chopped kale
  • 1 can white beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cut the sausage links out of casing and break into bite size pieces. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Pour the sausage into the pan to brown. Cook for 5 mins tossing frequently. Pour the onions and garlic into the pot and toss. Continue cooking for 3 minutes and then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour chopped kale, white beans, and chicken broth into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. 
  4. Simmer for 20 minutes and then stir in the red wine vinegar. Serve with parmesan cheese, fresh cracked black pepper and fresh bread.
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  1. Rochelle says

    Posted on 1/17 at 2:48 pm

    Just finished making this – it’s so delicious! I only had some plain farmer’s sausage on hand, so I added a few herbs that I guessed would be in Italian sausage. It’s nice and hearty without being too rich or heavy. And you’re right – the red wine vinegar must not be skipped! Thanks for this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/17 at 6:18 pm

      great idea! thanks so much Rochelle!

      Reply
  2. Emma says

    Posted on 1/17 at 11:21 pm

    YUM! I made this tonight and I’m already planning to make it again soon. I added carrots for some extra veggie action. I also smashed some of the beans to release their starch into the broth and make it creamy. I used half mild half spicy Italian sausage for some extra spice!

    Double this recipe because you’ll want leftovers!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jessica Dragone says

    Posted on 1/18 at 5:48 pm

    Made this tonight. So quick and easy but tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove all day! The soup was delicious and comforting and the house smells wonderful. I couldn’t have asked for a cozier vibe on this chilly, January night. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Karen says

    Posted on 1/18 at 6:53 pm

    This recipe was so tasty and easy! My husband doesn’t like soup but loved this. It was hearty enough for dinner and perfect for a cold weeknight- very little cleanup. I added red pepper flakes and used kidney beans instead of white, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly and loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/21 at 4:16 pm

      thanks Karen! love when I can convert non-soup lovers 🙂

      Reply
    • Carolyn says

      Posted on 1/28 at 8:46 am

      So yummy and perfect for winter! I made this soup to have on hand for lunch and it was so tasty. I had some raw chicken sausage in the freezer so I ended up using that and it worked well. Will be making this on repeat this winter!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Madeline says

        Posted on 1/31 at 9:48 am

        thank you!!

        Reply
  5. Yani porter says

    Posted on 1/25 at 9:10 am

    I made this last night and it was delicious! It was super easy to make. Perfect for cold nights!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Carly says

    Posted on 1/25 at 6:50 pm

    The vinegar makes this recipe delicious! I actually added some balsamic vinegar which I thought was great. Really flavorful soup – will make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/26 at 10:35 am

      sounds great, Carly! good idea. and thank you!

      Reply
  7. Nancy says

    Posted on 1/27 at 10:52 pm

    Sooo good. And easy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/31 at 9:54 am

      awesome!! thank you!

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    Posted on 2/2 at 5:47 pm

    Delicious! So easy to prepare as well. Quick and easy. Thanks Madeline

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/3 at 5:28 pm

      thanks Kim!

      Reply
  9. Mary Margaret Gayhardt says

    Posted on 2/2 at 7:19 pm

    Made this ahead of time to have as my work lunch for a few days and I love it! I used hot sausage for some kick. So easy to make and I love how it fills me up without being super heavy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/3 at 5:28 pm

      yum that sounds great! thanks!

      Reply
  10. Diana says

    Posted on 2/3 at 8:47 pm

    This was a huge hit! We will be adding it into our meal rotation. So easy but flavorful! I added more garlic because can you ever have too much haha!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/8 at 3:03 pm

      I totally agree! thanks so much Diana!

      Reply

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