PANERA'S KALE SOUP WITH KIELBASA AND BEANS

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This is the best Kale soup I have ever eaten. I will post it exactly as Panera's did, but I used 8 ounces of the turkey Kielbasa instead of 6 and 48 ounces of the chicken broth. Great with some crusty bread.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces smoked turkey kielbasa, chopped
1 onion, large, chopped
1 celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
8 ounces kale, well washed, thick stems removed and leaves sliced or
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen kale, thawed and squeezed dry
12 ounces red potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch pieces with skin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, rinsed and drained (I used a 16 ounce can cannelini beans)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add kielbasa and cook until browned well all over, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove to a bowl.
  • Add onion and celery to pot and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Return kielbasa to pt and add broth, water, and kale.
  • Bring to boil over high heat and then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and simmer until kale begins to wilt,about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes, paprika, hot sauce, and salt.
  • Simmer, covered until potatoes and kale are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Add beans and cook until just heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 594.7, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19

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