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High Protein Chicken Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup

High Protein Chicken Italian Sausage and White Bean Soup


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

Hearty and flavorful, this sausage and white bean soup is a cozy, protein and fiber-rich meal perfect for any season. Ready in under an hour and easy to make on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian-style turkey sausage
  • 1 small sweet onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 gold potatoes, cubed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs removed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Step: Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. Once the sausage is browned and fully cooked through, remove it to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving behind 1-2 tablespoons grease.
  2. Step: Add the onion, carrot and celery, sautéing for 4-6 minutes, until softened. Add the 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper and pinch of red pepper flakes, stirring so the veggies get coated in seasonings and the spices and garlic can ‘bloom’ in flavor, about 60 seconds. Toss in the flour, stirring to coat the veggies.
  3. Step: Add the potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes until the broth is thickened and the potatoes are fork tender.
  4. Step: Stir in the white beans, Tuscan kale, cream and sausage. Let the kale wilt down and then finish the soup with 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and a few pinches of black pepper and/or salt, to taste.
  5. Step: Serve hot with parmesan cheese, pepper, fresh herbs and a hunk of bread!

Notes

Slow cooker instructions: Brown the turkey sausage in a skillet, then transfer it to the crockpot along with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, potatoes, and chicken broth; cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the beans, kale, and cream in the last 15 minutes. Finish with apple cider vinegar. Instant pot instructions: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, cook the turkey sausage until browned, then remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté for a few minutes, then stir in garlic, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour, then add potatoes and chicken broth, scraping the pot to deglaze. Return the sausage, secure the lid, and pressure cook on high for 6 minutes, then quick release the pressure. Stir in the beans, kale and heavy cream and let sit for 5 minutes to wilt the kale. Stir in apple cider vinegar and serve.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 2 1/2 cups soup
  • Calories: 552 kcal
  • Sugar: 6.7 g
  • Sodium: 1782.5 mg
  • Fat: 32.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20.7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43.5 g
  • Fiber: 8.8 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 84.8 mg

Keywords: white bean soup, turkey sausage, high protein, fiber-rich, cozy soup, Italian style