Black Bean Kale Soup Slow Cooker

A good, hearty white bean soup is one of our favorite ways to warm up in the colder months. (We're also big fans of Escarole White Bean Soup.) The best part of this particular recipe: You can make everything in the slow cooker, which means less mess and less work. We *do* suggest searing the sausage though, if you can swing it. Seared sausage = more flavor. Not a fan of kale? Sub in another hearty green like spinach or swiss chard.

Pro tip: Use a potato masher or the back of the wooden spoon to smash some of the white beans for a velvety, more substantial broth.

Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on September 30, 2020 to include more information about the dish.

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Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins

Total Time: 7 hours 20 mins

1 tbsp.

extra-virgin olive oil

precooked sausages, such as andouille, sliced

(15-oz.) cans white beans

cloves garlic, minced

1/2

onion, finely chopped

medium carrots, peeled and sliced

celery stalks, sliced

sprigs fresh thyme

bay leaves

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 c.

low-sodium chicken broth

1 c.

water

1/2 lb.

kale, cut into bite-sized pieces

Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

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Optional: In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add sausage and cook until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and place in slow cooker.
Combine white beans, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaves into the slow cooker with the sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and water and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
Stir in kale and cook 10 to 15 minutes more on high, or until kale is completely wilted. Remove bay leaf and thyme.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.

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