30-Minute Andouille Kale Soup

30-minute andouille kale soup is a low-effort high-reward recipe. Only 5 ingredients, cooks in 1 pot, and is ready in 30 minutes. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this soup will leave you satisfied and wanting more.

This soup is easy to make vegetarian, though it requires a couple of more ingredients. See recipe notes for a vegetarian version.

Why this recipe works

30-minute andouille kale soup is a delightful blend of smoky andouille sausage, creamy white beans, nutritious kale, and tangy tomatoes. Each ingredient brings its own unique flavor and texture to the dish, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave you wanting more.

This soup gets its flavor with one of my favorite hacks: andouille sausage- a Cajun staple that gives spicy, smoky, and garlicky flavor to any dish its added to. Slicing and sautéing andouille sausage infuses its flavor into the whole soup, producing a garlicky and spicy tomato broth without needing to peel and chop garlic or add any spices (except a bit of salt).

Ingredient notes

Andouille Sausage. A flavorful Cajun smoked sausage. Its distinct smoky and spicy flavor adds a depth of taste to any dish. In this soup, the andouille sausage brings a wonderful balance of heat and richness, making it the star ingredient. Look for precooked andouille- simply slice and add to the soup.

I buy 1 lb of precooked andouille sausage which is 4 links of sausage. I use only 0.5 lb in this recipe. Freeze the remaining links for the next time you make this soup, or slice up the remaining sausage to use in jambalaya, gumbo, or add to other soups or stews for an extra flavor boost.

Tomatoes. Packed with vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants, they not only add a burst of vibrant color to your soup but also provide numerous health benefits. The acidity of tomatoes balances out the richness of the sausage, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

White Beans. White beans are not only creamy and delicious but also incredibly nutritious. They are a great source of fiber, protein, and essential minerals. In this soup, the white beans add a creamy texture and help thicken the broth, making each spoonful even more satisfying.

Use your preferred white bean- cannellini, navy, great white northern beans, or butterbeans.

Broth. Because there are a limited ingredient list, use good quality store bought broth. My go-to is Better Than Bouillon’s Roasted Chicken Base.

Kale. My go-to cold weather superfood. Its packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the sausage and beans. In this soup I prefer to cook the kale longer than the trendy ‘until just tender’ level. Slightly longer cooked kale makes it more tender and sweet.

I love curly kale or red Russian kale in soups- its texture is more interesting than dino kale and the thicker leaves become tender and sweet when cooked in soup. Save dino kale for salads.

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Andouille, White Bean, and Kale Soup

Andouille kale soup is a low-effort high-reward recipe. Only 5 ingredients, cooks in 1 pot, and is ready in 30 minutes.

See note section for how to make a vegetarian version

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten-Free

Servings: 4

Author: Sammy

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ lb andouille sausage sliced
• 3 c chicken broth
• 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can white beans drained and rinsed
• ½ tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
• 1 bunch kale tough ribs removed and sliced into thin ribbons

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced andouille, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add broth, tomatoes, white beans, and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir kale into soup, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, or until kale is cooked to preferred tenderness.

Notes

To make vegetarian: omit the sausage, sauté 4 cloves of garlic in the oil, add 1/2 tsp smoke paprika and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and cook for 30 seconds, then vegetable broth, tomatoes, and 2 cans of white beans. Proceed with remaining recipe.