Big Ray’s White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup

Description

This soulful soup, made with a Polish twist, uses kielbasa for a hearty meal to enjoy on those cool autumn evenings.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced thin
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Roll kale leaves into tight tubes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
  2. Heat oil in a large
  3. heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa in hot oil until browned
  4. about 5 minutes. Stir green onions in with sausage; cook until onions soften
  5. about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until kale wilts
  6. about 3 minutes.
  7. Pour chicken broth over the kielbasa mixture; add beans and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil
  8. reduce heat to low
  9. and cook at a simmer until kale is completely tender
  10. about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4

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