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Turkey Sausage Soup

A hearty and nutritious turkey sausage soup with kale and white beans, perfect for chilly days!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 lb homemade turkey sausage meat
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 bunch kale (rinsed, leaves removed from ribs, rough chopped)
  • 1 cup Cannellini or Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups fat-free chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • small pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional)
  • to taste salt and freshly ground pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized pot.
  2. Add turkey sausage meat, breaking it into large chunks with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until completely browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in water and chicken stock, then add beans and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add chopped kale to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Divide the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later enjoyment.