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    Home » Recipes » Soups

    White Bean Kale and Sausage Stew

    Published: Feb 26, 2012 · Modified: Oct 28, 2022 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Kale White Bean and Sausage Stew is the ultimate healthy comfort food!

    Deliciously light and healthy, this White Bean Kale and Sausage Stew will be your new favorite healthy comfort food!

    This Kale White Bean and Sausage Stew  in a large pot with a small bowl in front.

    Raise your hand if you love some comfort food this time of year!  Not all of our favorite comfort foods have to be loaded with fat.  

    This wonderful stew is a perfect example of just that.

    Kale is packed with tons of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A , K and C. Diets that are high in Vitamin K help protect against cancer. Kale is just as versatile as spinach, cabbage and chard in a variety of recipes.

    Yes, it is one of the healthiest vegetables around. It's also loaded with healthy fiber that helps keep you full and your heart healthy.

    If you are looking for some more delicious, healthy recipes you will love this Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup, Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Soup and this Creamy Asparagus Soup.

    All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider!

    Recipe Tips

    I know kale doesn't have the most appetizing reputation, but here is one recipe that will prove that wrong!

    With that being said, I get it, if you truly don't like the taste or texture of kale. I know all about food aversions (even though kale isn't one of them).

    If you really don't like kale you can easily substitute spinach or another leafy green of your choice. It will also be as delicious and healthy.

    I like to use chicken bone broth to add some extra vitamins, minerals and nutrients, but you can use whatever you have in your pantry. Bone broth helps to support a healthy digestive system and gut health, supports joint mobility and even helps with skin and nails.

    Why You Should Make This Winter Kale Sausage Stew

    The beauty of this recipe (besides the fact that it is delicious and healthy) is that it can be eaten alone, on top of whole grain pasta or even along side orzo or quinoa.  Now this takes comfort food to a whole new healthy level!  

    The possibilities are endless with this stew, so go ahead and think outside the box. Get creative with leftovers too!

    My husband eats this with cornbread and quinoa and I like it all on it's own. My husband has even wrapped this stew up in tortillas

    Winter Kale Bean Sausage Stew

    Deliciously light and healthy, this White Bean Kale and Sausage Stew will be your new favorite healthy comfort food!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup onion chopped
    • 1 pound sausage pork or turkey, sliced
    • 1 zucchini cut into ½ inch slices
    • ½ red bell pepper chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
    • ½ cup mushrooms chopped
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 32 ounces white beans I used Cannellini beans
    • 3 plum tomatoes chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon fennel
    • ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 6 cups kale chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and sausage 5-6 minutes or until sausage is browned.
    • Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except kale; bring to a boil. 
    • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated Add kale and allow to wilt.
    • Remove from stove when kale is wilted but still bright green.  Serve immediately.

    Notes

    To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5551IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 6mg
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    1. Melissa

      November 09, 2022 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      I really like to make recipe with kale - the beans and the sausage make this dish extra delicious! I will make it again!

      Reply
    2. Dana

      November 07, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      What a hearty, healthy stew! All of the ingredients went so well together (love the white beans and sausage mix especially!) and made for a delicious meal.

      Reply
    3. Kara

      November 07, 2022 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      My mom used to make a similar soup and I haven't had it in ages. Brought back some yummy memories!

      Reply
    4. Aggie

      November 12, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious. I love the combo of kale and beans, add a little sausage and it is so perfect! My favorite dinner during this time of year.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        November 12, 2014 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you Aggie!

        Reply
    5. Lindsey @ DishingUpHope

      January 03, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Love some comfort food and this wonderful combination. Looking forward to trying it =-)

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      • lauren

        January 03, 2014 at 1:12 pm

        It's one of my favorites Lindsey! Hope you like it 🙂

        Reply
    6. [email protected] Mom's Meals

      February 26, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      I love Kale and beans together. This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper! Have a blessed week & come back soon!

      Reply

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