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A bowl of vegetable soup with potatoes, kielbasa, kale, and kidney beans, with a spoon lifting a portion from the bowl.

Sausage & Kale Soup

Chef Jenn
Sausage & Kale Soup is a filling, one-pot recipe made with kielbasa, red kidney beans, potatoes, and kale simmered in chicken broth. Slow, steady heat builds a smoky, rich base, while red wine vinegar adds freshness at the end. Ideal for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 39 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American Comfort
Servings 8 servings
Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound kielbasa sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bias
  • 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 small amount of vegetable oil if the pot has less than 2 teaspoons of fat remaining.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, moving it constantly so it softens without browning.
  • Add the soaked beans, chicken broth, and salt. Pour in the broth carefully to avoid splashing. Cover the pot and maintain a gentle simmer for 45 minutes so the beans cook evenly.
  • Stir in the potatoes, cover again, and continue gently simmering for another 15 minutes. Give the pot an occasional stir to keep anything from sticking to the bottom.
  • Add the kale and cover once more. Cook about 10 minutes, just until the leaves wilt and turn tender.
  • Stir in the vinegar and black pepper. Return the kielbasa to the pot and let it heat through for a few minutes.
  • Taste the soup and adjust with more salt or a touch of vinegar as 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 recipe, kielbasa soup, Sausage and kale soup
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