Sausage Potato and Kale Soup Recipe
The Sausage Potato and Kale Soup Recipe is a warm, hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for cold days or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups chopped kale stems removed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Garnishes
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Cracked black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Crusty bread
Instructions
Brown The Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook the sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Cook The Onion
- Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Add The Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Add The Potatoes
- Mix the diced potatoes into the pot and stir well.
Pour In The Broth
- Add the chicken broth and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Simmer
- Reduce the heat and cook for about twenty minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Add The Seasonings
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes if using.
Pour In The Cream
- Add the heavy cream and stir gently until combined.
Add The Kale
- Mix in the chopped kale and cook for about five minutes until tender.
Add Parmesan
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Taste And Adjust
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve Warm
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Brown the sausage well for extra flavor.
- Add spinach instead of kale if preferred.
- Use turkey sausage for a lighter meal.
- Stir the soup often after adding the cream.
- Add cooked bacon for a smoky flavor.
- Serve with warm crusty bread.