Sausage Kale Potato Soup
My Sausage Kale Potato Soup is hearty and comforting, perfect for warming up on a cold fall or winter evening!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. hot sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 medium potatoes cubed
- 4 c. kale roughly chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 heaping tsp. smoked paprika
- 32 oz. chicken broth or stock
- ¼ c. heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add the sausage and sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. The sausage should release its own oil, but you can add a little butter if needed.
- Once the sausage is golden brown, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cubed potatoes, and chicken broth. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and cooked through. If the soup thickens too much, add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Add the chopped kale and heavy whipping cream to the saucepan. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the kale is wilted. Season with fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, with your favorite bread on the side. A crusty rustic bread pairs beautifully and makes for a great presentation!
Notes
- The sausage is a key flavor component in this soup, so choose a high-quality, flavorful sausage. Hot sausage adds a nice kick, but you can use mild if you prefer less heat.
- Add the kale at the end of cooking to keep it from overcooking and becoming too soft. It should be wilted but still have a slight bite to it.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors have time to meld together. It’s a great make-ahead option for meal prep or busy weeknights.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 21gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1138mgPotassium: 1415mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 16129IUVitamin C: 178mgCalcium: 447mgIron: 5mg
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