Description
A creamy, hearty soup filled with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Begin with the sausage: In your large pot or Dutch oven, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with your wooden spoon, cooking until it’s beautifully browned.
- Add the aromatics: Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onion becomes translucent.
- Introduce the broth: Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well, and allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil.
- Incorporate the potatoes: Once boiling, add the thinly sliced potatoes and let them simmer gently until tender.
- Finalize with kale and cream: Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream, letting everything simmer for a few minutes.
- Season to perfection: Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter option, use turkey sausage and consider substituting kale with spinach or Swiss chard. Make-ahead tips: You can prepare the soup a day or two in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg