Spicy Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spicy Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious navy bean soup, soak the navy beans in a large container filled with several inches of cool water for about 8 hours or overnight.

2. Step 2

   This step is crucial for softening the beans, so don’t skip it! Once they’re ready, drain and rinse them thoroughly.

3. Step 3

   Next, grab your pressure cooker and combine the soaked beans with 4 cups of fresh water.

4. Step 4

   Secure the lid and cook the beans until they’re tender, which should take around 25 minutes.

5. Step 5

   When the cooking time is up, use the natural release method to let the pressure out gently, keeping all that flavorful bean goodness intact.

6. Step 6

   While the beans are cooking, bring a separate pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

7. Step 7

   Toss in the chopped kale and let it cook for about 2 minutes, just until it turns a vibrant green and becomes tender.

8. Step 8

   Once done, drain the kale and cool it under cold running water to stop the cooking process.

9. Step 9

   Set it aside for later.

10. Step 10

    Now, let’s build those flavors! In a large soup pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.

11. Step 11

    Add the sliced linguica sausage and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it’s beautifully browned—this should take about 5 minutes.

12. Step 12

    Once the sausage is ready, remove it from the pot and set it aside, letting all those savory juices remain.

13. Step 13

    In the same pot, add the chopped shallots and sauté them until they’re soft and fragrant, which will take about 3 minutes.

14. Step 14

    To enhance the flavor, pour in a splash of chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any delicious browned bits left from the sausage.

15. Step 15

    This is where the magic happens! Return the browned sausage to the pot, then add the cooked beans along with their cooking liquid.

16. Step 16

    Stir in the remaining chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle boil.

17. Step 17

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, allowing all those wonderful flavors to meld together.

18. Step 18

    Finally, add the cooked kale to the pot and let it simmer for an additional 4 minutes.

19. Step 19

    This is the moment to taste your creation! Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper to your liking.

20. Step 20

    Serve it up warm, and enjoy a comforting bowl of homemade navy bean soup that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds!.