Tuscan White Bean Sausage and Kale Soup
This comforting Tuscan-inspired soup combines savory turkey or chicken sausage with creamy white cannellini beans, earthy potatoes, and fresh kale. Infused with aromatic garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, velvety broth, this one-pot meal is both nutritious and deeply satisfying. Perfect for chilly evenings, it is a budget-friendly dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
1 pound Italian turkey or chicken sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 large russet potato, cut into half-inch chunks
7.5-ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups baby kale
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces until browned; remove and set aside if desired or leave in the pot.
Add the onion and potato to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the white beans and return the cooked sausage to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and baby kale, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the kale is wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors often meld and improve overnight. You can substitute baby kale with regular curly kale by adding it a few minutes earlier to ensure it softens. For an even creamier texture, mash a small portion of the white beans before adding them to the soup.