Kale With Smoked Sausage Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Cozy up on a chilly Canadian night with this hearty and nutritious Kale & Smoked Sausage Slow Cooker Soup! This comforting recipe is packed with flavor, featuring smoky sausage, tender kale, and savory spices. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate winter meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxing weekend!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 525 mins
Calories 429.4 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
Kale With Smoked Sausage Soup Slow Cooker 86

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kale With Smoked Sausage Soup Slow Cooker

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch (about 10 ounces) kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

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How to Make Kale With Smoked Sausage Soup Slow Cooker

  1. Cook 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped onion to the bacon grease in the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
  5. Transfer the onion mixture to your slow cooker.
  6. Add 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 bunch (about 10 ounces) of kale, roughly chopped to the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on low for 8 hours, or until kale is tender.
  8. Stir in 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced, and the reserved crumbled bacon.
  9. Cook on high for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

99 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

40g

Carbs

9g