BIG RAY'S WHITE BEAN, KALE, AND KIELBASA SOUP

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

This soulful soup, made with a Polish twist, uses kielbasa for a hearty meal to enjoy on those cool autumn evenings.

Provided by bfr610

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Roll kale leaves into tight tubes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir kielbasa in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir green onion with sausage; cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
Pour chicken broth over kielbasa mixture; add beans and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until kale is completely tender, about 15 minutes. Season mixture with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 869.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g