Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 12 oz cooked Kielbasa Sausage, (sliced)
  • 1 large Onion, (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, (peeled and crushed)
  • 8 cups (64 oz) Chicken broth or more as needed
  • 2 tsp dried or 2 Tablespoons fresh Thyme, (chopped)
  • 1 bunch fresh Kale, (washed, big stems removed then leaves cut or shredded up into pieces)
  • 15 oz 1-2 cans White Beans, ( rinsed and drained)
  • 10 oz package Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, ( or more as needed)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook the sliced kielbasa until browned. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the onions have softened.
  • Add the broth slowly scraping the brown bits at the bottom of the pot. Stir in the dried or fresh thyme. Bring the broth to a boil. Stir in the kale and beans and adjust the heat to low and simmer until the kale is wilted.
  • Add the cheese tortellini and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the tortellinis have puffed up. Season with a little salt and pepper. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle generously with the grated cheese. Don’t skip this as this makes the soup really yummy! Enjoy immediately!