Name: Portuguese Kale Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 48 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 8 oz. turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2-3 medium leeks, chopped, just white and light-green parts; 1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, torn (about 4 cups); 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, no added salt; 6 cups low-sodium organic chicken (or vegetable) broth; Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

There are so many reasons to love this Portuguese-inspired kale and sausage soup, but one of them is that this recipe tastes even better on the second day!

For that reason, we love this soup for meal prep — it makes enough for a whole week of lunches or dinners and freezes well.

4 from 20 votes

Portuguese Kale Soup

This Portuguese Kale soup is ideal for meal prep — it makes enough for a whole week of lunches or dinners and freezes well.

Course dinner, lunch

Keyword soup

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 38 mins

Total Time 48 mins

Servings 6 servings, about 1¼ cups each

Calories 181 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
8 oz. turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 medium leeks, chopped, just white and light-green parts
1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, torn (about 4 cups)
1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, no added salt
6 cups low-sodium organic chicken (or vegetable) broth
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add kielbasa; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned.
Add garlic, leeks, and kale; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.
Add kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, and pepper (if desired). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Portuguese Kale Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 181 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 1137mg49%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Red
½ Yellow
½ tsp.

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