Description
A delicious and hearty soup with Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale cooked in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 cups chopped kale (or spinach)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in chopped kale and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the pot and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently over low heat until heated through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve in bowls with grated Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute kale with spinach if preferred.
- For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg