Sausage and White Bean Soup with Kale and Basil Pesto – The Bean Institute

Sausage and White Bean Soup with Kale and Basil Pesto – The Bean Institute

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Savor a hearty Sausage and White Bean Soup with Tuscan kale and basil pesto, perfect for chilly days. Enjoy the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups onion (peeled and diced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound pork (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme (dried)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon sage (dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 3½ cups (or 2 15-ounce cans) Great Northern Beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 cups kale (stemmed and chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (chopped, poached or toasted)
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts (toasted)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup parmesan or asiago cheese (shredded)
  • salt
  • ground black pepper

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