Sausage & Kale Butternut Squash Soup

Hearty, cozy and ready in 30 minutes! This soup is made with spicy chicken sausage, butternut squash, tender kale & stewed tomatoes all simmered in a rich savory broth then topped with lots of shredded parmesan. It’s flavor-packed and perfect for those chilly weeknights.

By @kalefornia_kravings

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground Italian chicken sausage
• 1 whole White onion
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 3 cups Butternut squash
• 15 oz Cannellini beans
• 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Kale
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 handful Shredded parmesan

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the ground Italian chicken sausage to the pot and cook until browned.
3. Add the diced white onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the peeled and diced butternut squash to the pot and cook until it begins to soften.
5. Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and roughly chopped kale leaves to the pot. Stir to combine.
6. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
7. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes, until all the ingredients are tender and the flavors have melded together.
8. Serve the soup hot, topped with shredded parmesan cheese.