This flavor-packed kale and white bean soup is easy. This soup goes straight from the freezer to crockpot for a hearty meal that’s ready when you are.
This simple, delicious, freezer-friendly soup recipe was inspired by the fresh kale, carrots, and parsley I harvested a few weeks ago, and it is JAM-PACKED with flavor! Both my kids and husband couldn’t get enough, and I know this is one I will be making all the time.
As an aside, I can’t even tell you how excited I am, after four years of unsuccessful attempts at gardening, to actually be growing things! (You can follow our garden progress on Instagram or by following hashtag #SoukupGarden)
This soup comes together fast with just a few minutes of prep, then freezes beautifully for a hearty meal that’s ready when you are. (You will need to presoak dried beans, but you can also use canned beans that require no additional prep.) It is also crockpot friendly, and doesn’t even need to be thawed ahead of time, which makes it as easy as can be! To make it as part of a freezer cooking day, just split the soup into multiple bags, then throw it right into the freezer–no cooking required! To make it vegetarian, simply skip the sausage.
Step 1: Chop onions, and parsley, mince garlic; set aside.
Step 2: Chop carrots; set aside.
Step 3: Rinse and remove stems, then coarsely chop kale.
Step 4: Slice sausage into bite size pieces; set aside.
Step 5: In large bowl, mix together onions, parsley, carrots, garlic, kale, beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, and broth.
Step 6: Divide mixture into 2 gallon size freezer bags. ( be sure to label bags first)
Step 7: Thaw; to cook in saucepan, bring soup to a boil then simmer for 30-45 minutes. Alternatively, cook in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or an high for 3-5 hours.
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Making this now with farm share veggies and saving for a warm fall meal! If cooking in crockpot, should I thaw first?
Hi Kerrin,
No, you won't need to defrost if cooking in crock pot. Just be sure to put on low and add a little stock to the crock pot first.
This looks so delicious and easy! I have just started freezer cooking and have liked it so far. I will add this to my list of meals to try. Thanks for sharing.
This looks so easy, and delicious! I am adding this on to my Pinterest board for recipes I have to try (let's just say a lot of them are yours). I love slow cooker meals and I love soups, so this is awesome. I love to take left over rice, or even mashed potatoes, and ladle soup on top for an even heartier meal (and a way to change-up left overs). Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies, with the kale. Kale is one of my favorites, I was luck enough to find a whole bunch on sale when it was in season this fall, and it was only $1.49 for the whole bunch. If you find you have any left over, take some time to make kale chips, they are amazing and even my 4 year old loves my "green chips".
It looks so simple to make. Cooked is the only way I like Kale. Raw kale just makes me sad.
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