Name: Slow-Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 4 precooked sausages, such as andouille, sliced -; 2 (15-oz.) cans white beans -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1/2 Onion, finely chopped -; 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced -; 2 celery stalks, sliced -; 2 sprigs fresh thyme -; 2 bay leaves -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1 c. water -; 1/2 lb. kale, cut into bite-sized pieces -; Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Slow-Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 4 precooked sausages, such as andouille, sliced -

3. 2 (15-oz.) cans white beans -

4. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

5. 1/2 Onion, finely chopped -

6. 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced -

7. 2 celery stalks, sliced -

8. 2 sprigs fresh thyme -

9. 2 bay leaves -

10. Kosher salt -

11. Freshly ground black pepper -

12. 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

13. 1 c. water -

14. 1/2 lb. kale, cut into bite-sized pieces -

15. Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Slow-Cooker Sausage and White Bean Soup

1. Stage

Optional: In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add sausage and cook until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and place in slow cooker.

2. Stage

Combine white beans, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, thyme and bay leaves into the slow cooker with the sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and water and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.

3. Stage

Stir in kale and cook 10 to 15 minutes more on high, or until kale is completely wilted. Remove bay leaf and thyme.

4. Stage

Top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.