Beans, Greens & Sausage Soup is one of those simple, satisfying meals that’s perfect when the weather starts to cool. With savory sausage, tender beans, and leafy greens, each bowl offers a balanced mix of carbohydrates and protein, plus six grams of fiber per serving.
Hearty Beans, Greens, and Sausage Soup
This hearty Beans, Greens & Sausage Soup combines savory sausage, tender beans, and leafy greens in a comforting, flavorful broth. It’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for cooler days.
Servings 8
Calories 297kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound of yellow or Spanish onion chopped
- ½ c. carrots washed, peeled, and chopped
- 2 stalks of celery washed ,and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound of mild turkey or chicken sausage in casing
- 3 each Roma tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans of Cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 6 oz of kale or escarole washed and chopped chiffonade style; ribbon-like cuts
- 1 ½ quarts chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cups of water
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut sausage into 8 even pieces or if sausage is one large link; cut into ¼” round pieces.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, turning to brown all sides.
- Add oil, onions, carrots, and celery and until tender.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, then add chopped greens and cook until wilted.
- Stir in stock, beans, and heat to boiling on medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
One serving of this soup provides 6 grams of fiber, making it an easy way to work toward your daily fiber goal. It’s also a great meal-prep option—portion leftovers into individual containers for an easy lunch to pack, or pair a bowl with a tossed salad and a piece of whole-grain baguette for a satisfying, balanced meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servings | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 759mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g
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