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Turkey Kielbasa, White Bean, and Kale Soup

Top down view of white soup bowl filled with broth, kale, beans, and sliced sausage. Spoon sticking out. Grated Parmesan cheese on the side in a wood bowl. Chopped parsley in a small bowl on the side.
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This delicious turkey kielbasa, white bean, and kale soup recipe is cooked with Italian seasoning, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, diced canned tomatoes and chicken broth. 

Skip the sear on the kielbasa and make this recipe even easier.  

Ingredients

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  • 1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces precooked turkey kielbasa, sliced in 1/2" on the diagonal
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup (~ 1 large) celery, diced
  • 3/4 cup (~ 1 large) carrots, diced
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 28 ounces canned or cooked large butter beans with juice
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 handfuls kale, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot to medium high heat and enough vegetable oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pot.
  • Add sliced turkey kielbasa and brown ~2 minutes per side or until it starts to "curl" a bit on the edges and caramelize.  Remove from pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium - low, and add onions, carrots, and celery.  Cover and cook ~ 6-8 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (~1-2 minutes).
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, turkey kielbasa with any juices, beans with juice, tomatoes, and broth.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer covered ~ 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add kale to wilt.  
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste and garnish with optional Parmesan cheese.  Happy Eating! Beckie

Notes

To make this recipe faster:

  • Skip the sear on the turkey kielbasa and throw in stockpot with the beans.
  • Skip the kale and / or use pre-washed arugula, spinach, or kale.
  • Buy a frozen diced medley of onions, carrots, and celery.

Find it online: https://eatsimplefood.com/turkey-kielbasa-butter-bean-soup/