Description
A rich and comforting Italian-style soup made with savory sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a creamy flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart into crumbles as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream.
- Simmer gently for 5 more minutes until the kale softens and the broth becomes creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
- Serve hot topped with grated parmesan cheese if using.
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage for a spicier version.
- Spinach can replace kale for a softer texture.
- Mash some potatoes in the soup to naturally thicken the broth.
- Freeze the soup before adding cream for best texture.
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
