Sopa de linguiça com couve e feijão-branco

Ingredientes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced or crushed
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) dry white wine
• 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cups (1.25 liters) low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups (100 g) Tuscan kale (cavolo nero)
• 1 cup (200 ml) half and half (single cream)
• 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat...: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon as it cooks. Remove the cooked sausage from the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside.

2. 2

   In the same pot, add the diced onion,...: In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery stalks and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables become soft and the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic, rosemary, thyme and red...: Stir in the garlic, rosemary, thyme and red chili flakes and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze...: Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a spoon. Allow the wine to simmer and reduce slightly.

5. 5

   Next, add the cannellini beans, chicken stock and...: Next, add the cannellini beans, chicken stock and kale to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the half and half (single cream)...: Stir in the half and half (single cream) and warm through without letting the soup boil. Add the cooked sausage back to the pot together with the grated Parmesan and stir to combine.

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   Adjust the seasoning to taste, and serve with...: Adjust the seasoning to taste, and serve with a slice of your favorite crusty bread.