Italian Sausage Soup Recipe
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4.9
Italian Sausage Soup Recipe
Description
The Italian Sausage Soup Recipe begins by browning pieces of hot Italian sausage in olive oil to render fat and develop flavor. Onion, garlic, and cubed potatoes are then sautéed until softened, releasing sweetness and aroma. The addition of beef bone broth and Italian seasoning builds a deeply savory base for the soup.
The mixture simmers until potatoes become tender. Kale or Swiss chard is added last to wilt gently without losing vibrant color or texture. Chili flakes contribute a mild heat that complements the spiced sausage. Serving the soup topped with Parmesan cheese adds salty, nutty richness that enhances the overall depth.
This soup suits cold weather or whenever a comforting meal is desired. It's filling with a variety of textures from tender sausage, soft potatoes, and tender greens. Use homemade broth for best flavor, or enhance store-bought broth with a flavor booster. Parmesan flakes can be purchased or shaved fresh from a block.
Alternately, other sausage types can be substituted based on preference. This recipe provides a balance of spicy, savory, and herbal notes that combine into an approachable, satisfying soup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage cut into 1-inch pieces, hot
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 small russet potato cubed, about 3 cups
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning see notes
- ½ teaspoon salt see notes
- ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 6 cups beef bone broth see notes
- 2 cups kale packed, chopped or swiss chard leaves
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese to serve - see notes, flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until they have started to brown. Remove them from the pot.
- Add the onion, garlic, potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and chili flakes to the pot and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, return the sausages to the pot, and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 7 minutes.
- Add the kale or swiss chard to the pot and let it wilt. Season to taste with extra salt, if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Homemade beef bone broth offers the best depth of flavor, but chicken broth with added flavor enhancer can be used.
- Adjust salt amounts based on broth salt content; about 1 teaspoon salt works well with unsalted homemade broth.
- Parmesan cheese can be served as flakes or shaved fresh using a vegetable peeler.
- If Italian sausage is unavailable, substitute with another preferred type of sausage.
- Spinach can be used instead of kale for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 ½ cups | |
| Calories | 560kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1011mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 939mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1144IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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