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Hearty One-Pot White Bean and Sausage Ribollita Soup

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A comforting and hearty one-pot soup featuring white beans, kale, and Italian sausage, perfect for cozy meals and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled (mild or spicy)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), about 28 ounces total, rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups packed chopped kale (about 120 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Rustic bread, torn into chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until aromatic, being careful not to brown it.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
  5. Add rinsed white beans, broth, dried thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and the cooked sausage back into the pot.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Add chopped kale and stir well. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes until kale is tender but still vibrant green.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  9. Optional: Tear rustic bread into chunks and ladle soup over it or stir it directly into the pot for a thicker texture.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Brown the sausage well to build flavor. Add kale last to keep it vibrant and tender. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Caramelize tomato paste for richer umami taste. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. Canned beans are a convenient shortcut if you forget to soak dried beans.

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Keywords: ribollita, white bean soup, Italian sausage soup, one-pot soup, kale soup, cozy meals, easy dinner, hearty soup

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