Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup
Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup brings together browned, smoky sausage with tender ribbons of kale and velvety white beans in a savory chicken broth. Each spoonful balances robust, meaty notes with gentle greens and a hint of Parmesan. It’s a comforting bowl ideal for chilly evenings or a satisfying weekend lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Roll the kale leaves into tight tubes and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the kielbasa in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir the green onions into the sausage and cook until the onions soften, about 3 minutes. Add the kale and cook, stirring, until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Pour the chicken broth over the kielbasa mixture; add the beans and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the kale is completely tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 328.67 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 23.48 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 29.03 g 11%
- Total Fat 14.47 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.11 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.15 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1510.2 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 7.84 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 1.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 133.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 457.35 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 106.13 mg Good Source 118%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup is a German dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 328.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup?
- It is a German soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Onion, Kale. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 328.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup healthy?
- Big Ray's White Bean, Kale, and Kielbasa Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 328.67 calories and 23.48 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1510.2 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.11 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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