Saturday, February 13, 2010

Kale and White Bean Soup

This soup is very good and easy to make. All my kids love it. Serve it with rolls or breadsticks to soak of the broth.--Elena

1 TBS olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 head kale, chopped
8 c chicken broth (4 cans)
2 15 oz can cannelini beans, drained
2/3 lbs italian sausage links
Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp pepper
salt to taste

Slice the sausage into rounds and brown in a soup pot until cooked through. Remove. In same pan heat 1 TBS of olive oil over medium-low heat. add the garlic and saute until fragant (about 2 minutes). Add the kale and saute until wilted (about 2 min) Add the chicken broth, beans, sausage, and cheese. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

3 comments:

  1. i have never tried eating kale before. we used it as a decoration at chuck-a-rama but i've never tried it as a food. if your kids like it, i'll have to give it a try.

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  2. I was wondering what "kale" was! It's amazing how different we all eat now that we are married!

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  3. It has a great flavor and Blake who is the pickiest kid on the planet loves it in this soup.

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