Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale
This hearty bean soup combines creamy cannellini beans with tender kale, sliced kielbasa, onion, and garlic, while parsley, thyme, and Parmesan add fresh herbal and savory depth. It makes a comforting meal for a chilly day, served hot in a bowl with the greens, sausage, and beans together in every spoonful.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook7 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, place the cannellini beans, garlic, sausage, onion, and kale with just enough water to cover. Season with parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper if desired. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- 2
Season with 2 teaspoons of parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper if desired.
- 3
Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Serve at once, garnished with Parmesan cheese and the remaining fresh parsley.
- Calories 193.33 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 13.98 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 20.19 g 7%
- Total Fat 6.25 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.45 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.96 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 507.54 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 6.77 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 0.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 197.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 381.08 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 181.33 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 41.68 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cannellini Beans with Flat Leaf Kale is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 12 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 193.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale?
- About 12 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 7 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 193.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale healthy?
- Cannellini Beans with Flat-Leaf Kale has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 193.33 calories and 13.98 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 507.54 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.45 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic 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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