Sausage Kale Soup
A hearty bowl of Sausage Kale Soup that’s rich in protein and bursting with flavor, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage
- Kale
- Potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the onion, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the kale and remove the stems.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, add olive oil and sauté onions and carrots for about 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- Cook the sausage: Push veggies to one side, add sausage, and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and potatoes: Stir in minced garlic and potatoes, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add broth and bring soup to a gentle boil.
- Simmer away: Lower heat and let soup simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add the kale: Stir in kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season and serve: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier version, stir in heavy cream or sour cream. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, kale, sausage, hearty meal
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