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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 6-ounces smoked chicken sausage*, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, ends trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups homemade or less-sodium store-bought chicken broth
- 2 packed cups (about 6 ounces) thinly sliced (chiffonade) kale, stems removed
- 1 small piece (1-2 inches) parmesan rind
- 1 (15-1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 555g | |
| Calories 739 | |
| Calories from Fat 386 | 52% |
| Total Fat 43.4g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 10.5g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 2271mg | 95% |
| Potassium 1177mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 50.81g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 52% |
| Sugars 14.83g | 10% |
| Protein 38.22g | 61% |
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