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Bowl of slow Cooker Kale, White Bean, and Sausage Soup.

Slow Cooker Kale, Bean, and Sausage Soup (Easy, Hearty & Healthy)

If you’re looking for a healthy slow cooker soup recipe that’s hearty, flavorful, and simple enough for busy weeknights, this Slow Cooker Kale, Bean, and Sausage Soup checks every box. Packed with lean chicken sausage, fiber-rich cannellini beans, vibrant kale, and Italian herbs, this soup delivers comfort food flavor with nourishing ingredients you can feel good about serving your family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Soup
Servings 8 People
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz chicken sausage sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups kale spines removed and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 24 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 3 cups canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Brown the Sausage
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add sliced chicken sausage. Brown on all sides until caramelized. This step adds depth and enhances the flavor of the finished soup.
  • Step 2: Build the Soup Base
  • Add the browned sausage to your slow cooker along with:
  • Cannellini beans - low-sodium
  • Diced tomatoes low sodium (with juice)
  • Minced garlic
  • Dried basil and oregano
  • Chicken stock, low sodium
  • Bay leaves
  • Stir to combine.
  • Step 3: Slow Cook
  • Cover and cook:
  • 3 hours on high, or
  • 5 hours on low
  • This allows the herbs to bloom and the flavors to develop fully.
  • Step 4: Add the Kale
  • Stir in chopped kale during the final portion of cooking. Cover and allow it to wilt in the residual heat until tender but still vibrant.
  • Step 5: Garnish and Serve
  • Remove bay leaves before serving. Top with parmesan, nutritional yeast, or vegan cheese if desired.
  • Serve warm with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1027mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1451IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 4mg
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