Lunch: Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup

This sumptuous soup uses a great combo of pantry staples and fresh ingredients to create a super satisfying meal.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Kale

Health benefits of Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
2 cups diced onions
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bunch kale, ribs removed, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ unsalted chicken stock
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into hot oil; cook until no longer pink. Transfer with slotted spoon to plate; set aside.
Add onions and salt to Dutch oven; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Stir in kale; cook about 1 minute or until slightly wilted.
Stir in garlic. Stir in tomatoes, beans, stock and sausage; heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes to combine flavors. Divide among 8 bowls; top with cheese.

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