So here's my take on this classic soup. Kale, potatoes, cannellini beans, tomatoes, & even some sausage & a bit of bacon in it, which obviously can be omitted for those who are vegetarian. Its quite hearty while still being relatively healthy (if you don't count the meat)
Here are the ingredients for this dish:
You start by cooking your bacon. I chop mine into smaller pieces then remove them with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel once they are nice & crispy.
Next you can brown your sausage in the bacon drippings. Yes, this might add a bit more fat, but don't ever forget that fat = flavor. :) While the sausage is cooking chop your onions, celery, carrot, garlic, potatoes & kale.
Look at how beautiful this kale is!
Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside. Now in the remaining oil in the pan you can sautee your onions, celery & carrot together for a few minutes then add your garlic. Season with salt & pepper.
Once those are slightly soft add 4 cups of broth (either chicken or vegetable) and your potatoes. Let this cook for about 5 minutes.
Now add your chopped tomatoes, can of cannellini beans (rinsed & drained) and kale.
Cook now for another 5 minutes or so, then add back in your sausage. Once that is heated through taste the soup for seasoning. I added a pretty nice sized pinch of red chili flakes to mine...not to add too much heat, but just to boost the flavors of everything up.
Top with some bacon bits and voila!
I can't wait to go have a second bowl now for dinner. Served with some crusty bread and I'm all set! Enjoy!
cheers!
xo diane
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1 comments:
I had a yummy vegetarian version of this, no sausuage of course. It was kale and white beans in a creamy mushroom broth.
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