KALE "MINESTRONE" WITH SAUSAGE

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Kale

This easy-to-make soup is packed with flavor. It's kind of a hybrid between a Portuguese Kale Soup and Minestrone.

Provided by Heirloom Tomato

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow summer squash, diced in 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, including the juice
1 bunch kale, cut into small pieces, ribs and stems removed
1 cup elbow macaroni (Barilla Plus brand is ideal)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
freshly ground pepper
4 links fully-cooked chicken sausage (I used roasted garlic flavor)
parmesan cheese, to sprinkle on each serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  • Saute the onion and yellow squash for a few minutes until just starting to color.
  • Add the sage, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika.
  • Add the chopped garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, kidney beans and diced tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, partly covered.
  • Add chopped kale and simmer 15 minutes more, partly covered.
  • Slice the chicken sausage into 1/4" slices and brown it lightly in a large skillet.
  • Add the sausage slices, elbow macaroni and red pepper flakes to the soup pot and simmer until macaroni and kale are tender, about 15 minutes more, partly covered.
  • Finish with freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on each serving.

Akhi Pakhi
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This soup is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Bibek Lembo
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves minestrone or Italian food.


Md Nurjamal
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This soup is very easy to make. Even a beginner cook can make this soup.


Bibek Ban
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Shrijana Basnet
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Faheem m Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sausage and the other vegetables really balance out the flavor of the kale.


joke boys
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it will warm you up from the inside out.


Ikechukwu Precious ifeoma
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Murtaza Yaqoob
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with kale, carrots, celery, and onions.


Miriam Ream
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Pal Hora
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Ebenezer Bonku
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of sausage and kale, but it really works! The flavors blend together perfectly.


CG CRAZE
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This was a great way to use up some leftover sausage and kale. The soup was easy to make and very satisfying.


tom goetz
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the sausage was perfectly cooked.


Haydor M
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This minestrone is hearty and delicious, with a wonderful blend of flavors. The sausage and kale add a nice depth of flavor, and the broth is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!