Description
A hearty Italian-inspired soup made with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a creamy, flavorful broth. Comfort in a bowl for any season.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced into thin half-moons
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Return the sausage to the pot and stir in the chopped kale. Simmer for 5 minutes until kale softens.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day. Freeze without cream for longer storage, adding it when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American