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Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

Name: Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage; 6 cups chopped fresh kale; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 4 large carrots, finely chopped (about 3 cups); 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 5 cups chicken stock; Grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 8 hours

Makes

8 servings (3-1/2 quarts)

The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see us through cold winter days. —Sarah Stombaugh, Chicago, Illinois

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Ingredients

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
6 cups chopped fresh kale
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 large carrots, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups chicken stock
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
Add kale, beans, tomatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, seasonings and stock to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Test Kitchen tips

Cannellini beans are a fine substitute for great northern beans, so use what you have on hand.

Turkey Italian sausage is a great alternative in this recipe, too.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 297 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 1105mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 16g protein.

Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

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