Sausage Kale Soup
A heartwarming and nourishing soup filled with Italian sausage, kale, and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 cups kale, roughly chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop your vegetables.
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.
- Add aromatics: Toss in the diced onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Toss in the veggies: Add chopped potatoes and carrots, stirring to combine, then pour in the broth.
- Simmer away: Let the soup simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In with the kale: Stir in the kale and allow to wilt for a few minutes.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, kale, sausage, Italian, comfort food, hearty, winter recipes