big ray's white bean, kale, and kielbasa soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced thin
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• roll kale leaves into tight tubes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
• heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir kielbasa in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. stir green onion with sausage; cook until onions soften, about 3 minutes. add kale; cook and stir until kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
• pour chicken broth over kielbasa mixture; add beans and stir. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until kale is completely tender, about 15 minutes. season mixture with salt and pepper and top with parmesan cheese.