Description
Hearty Sausage Potato and Kale Soup promises comfort in every spoonful, blending Italian sausage’s robust flavor with creamy potatoes and nutrient-rich kale. Warm, satisfying ingredients combine to create a soul-nourishing meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) smoked beef sausage, kielbasa, or andouille sausage, sliced into coins
Vegetables:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4–6 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed (or 4–6 cups cauliflower florets for those watching carbs)
- 4 cups roughly chopped tuscan or curly kale
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 to 2 heaped teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 32 ounces (946 ml) no sodium chicken bone broth
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or half & half
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the sausage in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing the meat to release its natural oils and develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the pot, stirring continuously. Cook for 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and the garlic releases its aromatic essence. Add a splash of water if the pot appears dry to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika into the mixture, then add cubed potatoes and chicken bone broth. Stir thoroughly, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Gently mash some potatoes against the pot’s side to create a natural thickening effect.
- Reduce heat to low and introduce chopped kale and heavy cream. Gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the kale to wilt and soften while integrating with the soup’s rich flavors.
- Transfer the soup into serving bowls, finishing with a generous grinding of fresh black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile and provide a subtle aromatic kick.
Notes
- Customize sausage selection by choosing spicy Italian, mild breakfast, or plant-based sausage alternatives for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Maximize flavor development by allowing sausage to develop golden crispy edges before adding aromatics, which helps create deeper taste layers in the soup.
- Control soup thickness by gently mashing some potatoes against pot sides, creating natural thickening without additional flour or cornstarch.
- Enhance nutrition by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version or Greek yogurt for lower-fat option while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg