Description
A rich and creamy Italian soup with sausage, kale, and potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.
- Add the diced potatoes, reduce heat, and simmer until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale, cooking until the kale is wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional kale or croutons if preferred.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes.
- Use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Experiment with different greens like spinach or Swiss chard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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