Kielbasa and Kale Soup with Beans

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This easy winter soup has plenty of flavor and a hearty helping of healthful kale.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 ounces kielbasa, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 8 ounces kale, stemmed and leaves sliced
• 3/4 pound red potatoes, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco(R) sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups canned red kidney beans

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 50 mins

1. Pour oil into a soup pot and place over medium heat. Cook kielbasa slices in hot oil until crisp, then transfer to a bowl.
2. Cook onion and celery in the skillet for about 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Pour in the broth, water, kale, and crispy kielbasa. When the liquid comes to a boil, simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes to wilt kale.
3. Add remaining ingredients except beans and simmer, covered, on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in beans, heat through, and serve.