This flavor-packed kale and white bean soup is easy. This soup goes straight from the freezer to crockpot for a hearty meal that’s ready when you are.

This simple, delicious, freezer-friendly soup recipe was inspired by the fresh kale, carrots, and parsley I harvested a few weeks ago, and it is JAM-PACKED with flavor! Both my kids and husband couldn’t get enough, and I know this is one I will be making all the time.

As an aside, I can’t even tell you how excited I am, after four years of unsuccessful attempts at gardening, to actually be growing things! (You can follow our garden progress on Instagram or by following hashtag #SoukupGarden)

This soup comes together fast with just a few minutes of prep, then freezes beautifully for a hearty meal that’s ready when you are. (You will need to presoak dried beans, but you can also use canned beans that require no additional prep.)  It is also crockpot friendly, and doesn’t even need to be thawed ahead of time, which makes it as easy as can be! To make it as part of a freezer cooking day, just split the soup into multiple bags, then throw it right into the freezer–no cooking required! To make it vegetarian, simply skip the sausage.

Kale & White Bean Soup with Sausage

Gather the ingredients for this soup: kale, white beans, vegetable broth, onions, carrots, tomatoes and seasonings.

Here is what you need:

2 onions
6 cloves garlic
1 cup parsley
5-6 large carrots
6-8 cups raw kale
8-10 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (if making vegetarian)
4 cans white beans or 1 pound dried white beans, presoaked
2 cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 pound smoked sausage (optional)
 
Dice a white onion into small pieces for the base of this kale and white bean soup.

Step 1: Chop onions, and parsley, mince garlic; set aside.

Chop the carrots for this easy soup recipe.

Step 2: Chop carrots; set aside.

Use scissors to remove the stems from the kale, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3: Rinse and remove stems, then coarsely chop kale.

Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces to add great flavor to the soup.

Step 4: Slice sausage into bite size pieces; set aside.

Add the kale, sausage, tomatoes and chopped veggies to a bowl and top with the shredded cheese.

Step 5: In large bowl, mix together onions, parsley, carrots, garlic, kale, beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, and broth.

Add the ingredients for this delicious kale and white bean soup to labeled freezer bags.

Step 6: Divide mixture into 2 gallon size freezer bags. ( be sure to label bags first)

When ready, cook this delicious kale and white bean soup with sausage in a sauce pan.

Step 7: Thaw; to cook in saucepan, bring soup to a boil then simmer for 30-45 minutes. Alternatively, cook in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or an high for 3-5 hours.

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Kale & White Bean Soup

This soup can be made vegetarian friendly or extra hearty with the addition of smoked sausage!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Kale & White Bean Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16 people

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 5-6 large carrots
  • 6-8 cups raw kale
  • 8-10 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 4 cans white beans or 1 pound dried white beans pre-soaked
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound smoked sausage optional

Instructions

  1. Chop onions, and parsley, mince garlic; set aside.
  2. Chop carrots; set aside.
  3. Slice sausage into bite size pieces; set aside.
  4. Rinse and remove stems, then coarsely chop kale.
  5. In large bowl, mix together onions, parsley, carrots, garlic, kale, beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, and broth.
  6. Divide mixture into 2 gallon size freezer bags. ( be sure to label bags first).
  7. Thaw; to cook in saucepan, bring soup to a boil then simmer for 30-45 minutes. Alternatively, cook in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or an high for 3-5 hours.

 

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Need a go-to soup for busy days? This flavor-packed soup comes together in minutes then goes straight from the freezer to crockpot for a simple but hearty meal that is ready when you are. Add smoked sausage for extra flavor, or keep it vegetarian--either way, it is one simple recipe you won't want to miss!

Ruth Soukup

Ruth Soukup

Founder at Living Well Spending Less
Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping people everywhere create a life they love by follwing their dreams and achieving their biggest goals. She is the host of the wildly popular Do It Scared podcast, as well as the founder of Living Well Spending Less® and Elite Blog Academy®. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including Do It Scared®: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love, which was the inspiration for this book. She lives in Florida with her husband Chuck, and 2 daughters Maggie & Annie.
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