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A bowl of Sausage & Kale Soup, served with a spoon on a blue-rimmed plate.

Sausage & Kale Soup

Jenn Allen
Sausage & Kale Soup is a hearty one-pot meal made with kielbasa, red kidney beans, potatoes, and fresh kale simmered in chicken broth. Slow, steady heat builds a rich, smoky flavor, and a splash of red wine vinegar brightens the whole pot. It’s comforting, filling, and perfect for cold-weather dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Soup & Stews
Cuisine American-Comfort
Servings 8 servings
Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound kielbasa  sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bia
  • vegetable oil as needed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound dried red kidney beans  soaked at least 4 hours or overnight
  • 2 quarts unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 pound red potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6 ounces fresh kale washed and torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the kielbasa in a 7-quart Dutch oven over medium-low heat until the slices release most of their fat, about 15 minutes, then lift them out and set aside.
  • Add a splash of vegetable oil if the pot has less than 2 teaspoons of fat.
  • Warm the garlic in the fat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly so it stays soft and fragrant without browning.
  • Combine the soaked beans, chicken broth, and 2 teaspoons salt in the pot, cover, and let everything simmer gently for 45 minutes.
  • Mix in the potatoes, cover again, and continue simmering for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Fold in the kale, replace the lid, and cook about 10 minutes until the greens soften but still hold their shape.
  • Finish the soup with vinegar and black pepper, then return the kielbasa to the pot and let it warm through.
  • Taste and adjust with extra salt or another splash of vinegar if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 1985mgPotassium: 1289mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2134IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 6mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword bean and sausage soup, dutch oven soup, Hearty Soup, kielbasa soup, Sausage and kale soup
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