Kale White Bean Vegan Sausage Soup

This flavorful soup is packed with plant-based protein and leafy greens. It’s quick and simple yet oh-so-delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 1 yellow onion; diced

• 5 cloves garlic; minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 14 oz. sausage; sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces (I use the plant based Italian sausage from Trader Joe’s, but you can use any vegan sausage, a meat sausage, or leave it out completely!)

• 1 tbsp. thyme

• 2 tsp. oregano

• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)

• 14 oz. dried great northern white beans; soaked and rinsed

• 32 oz. vegetable broth

• 2 cups water

• 6 cups kale, loosely chopped

• Juice of 1 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot on medium-high heat. Add onions + garlic + salt/pepper. Brown for about 5 minutes.

2. Add sausage + thyme and oregano and crushed red pepper. Combine well and brown for another 5 minutes.

3. Add beans, broth and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 30-35 minutes until your beans are tender.

4. Add kale and lemon juice and cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes.

5. Enjoy!

Soured By: @shelbyhamilton