Tuscan Bean & Kale Soup with Traditional Italian Seasoning

Tuscan Bean & Kale Soup with Traditional Italian Seasoning

Serves: 8 | Category: Soups & Sandwiches | Published: January 25, 2021

Warm up your meals with this hearty and flavorful Tuscan Bean & Kale Soup, perfectly seasoned with our signature Traditional Italian Seasoning. This slow cooker soup combines tender kale, creamy northern beans, and savory lean ground pork or Italian sausage for a comforting, nutrient-packed meal that's easy to prepare and rich in authentic Italian flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground pork or Italian sausage
• 6 cups chopped fresh kale
• 2 to 3 cans (15½ ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 large carrots, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Traditional Italian Seasoning, or to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground pork or Italian sausage until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
2. Transfer the cooked meat to a 5-quart slow cooker.
3. Add chopped kale, rinsed great northern beans, crushed tomatoes, finely chopped carrots, chopped onion, and Traditional Italian Seasoning to the slow cooker.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded together.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an authentic Italian finish.

Why You’ll Love This Tuscan Soup Recipe:

This slow cooker Tuscan bean soup is packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh kale and beans, providing fiber, protein, and vitamins. The Traditional Italian Seasoning blend enhances the dish with aromatic herbs such as oregano, basil, and rosemary, delivering classic Mediterranean flavors. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or comforting family dinners.

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