Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup





Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3–4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1–2 tablespoons flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- one 15-ounce can cannellini beans
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 stalks kale, ribs removed, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 10 minutes or until very soft and fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain out excess grease.
10 min - 2
Add the smoked paprika and flour; sauté for one minute.
1 min - 3
Add broth, a little at a time. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add kale and white beans and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Add half and half, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. VOILA!



