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Hearty Sausage Kale Soup

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A comforting and nourishing sausage kale soup, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh thyme and bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
  2. Brown the sausage: Increase to medium-high, add sausage, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
  3. Incorporate the potatoes: Add chopped potatoes and stir for a few minutes to absorb flavor.
  4. Pour in the broth: Add broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Add the kale: Stir in chopped kale along with herbs and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until kale wilts.
  6. Season to perfection: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve it up: Remove bay leaf and thyme stems before serving.

Notes

This soup freezes wonderfully for later enjoyment. A splash of lemon juice before serving brightens the flavors.

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Keywords: soup, sausage, kale, comfort food, cozy recipes, autumn, healthy

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