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

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(28 reviews)

By bfr610

Prep:15 mins

Cook:30 mins

Total:45 mins

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

Detailed Cooking Instructions

1
Bundle the kale leaves tightly and slice them across into 1/4-inch ribbons.
2
Warm oil in a spacious, thick-bottomed pot over medium heat. Fry the kielbasa, stirring occasionally, until it turns brown, which takes about 5 minutes. Incorporate the green onions and sauté until they soften, roughly 3 minutes. Toss in the kale and keep stirring until it is wilted, about another 3 minutes.
3
Pour the chicken stock over the sausage blend, mix in the beans, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer until the kale is completely softened, approximately 15 minutes. Finish with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Recipe Reviews

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LuckyDog

2026-01-11

We make this dish regularly. I usually add shredded carrots and a bit of garlic, though the original version is excellent as written. Often, I double the batch and pressure-can the remainder to have ready for cold, quiet evenings.

CoralWhisk5382

2023-10-14

This was truly wonderful! I will absolutely make it again.