Heartwarming Sausage Kale Soup
A cozy and hearty soup made with Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 2–3 medium chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 3-4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for about 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add 1 pound of Italian sausage, break it up with a spatula, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss in 2-3 medium chopped potatoes and stir for a minute to absorb flavors.
- Pour in 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, stir everything, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Introduce 4 cups of chopped kale and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and ladle into bowls, garnishing with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats beautifully. Serve with crusty bread or garlic knots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, sausage, kale, comfort food, cozy meal