Kale and Potato Soup with Turkey Sausage
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4.9
Kale and Potato Soup with Turkey Sausage
Description
Kale and Potato Soup with Turkey Sausage features browned Italian chicken or turkey sausage cooked alongside onions, carrots, and garlic, then simmered with diced red potatoes and shredded kale in a mix of chicken broth and water. The sausage provides a savory, meaty base while the kale adds a slightly bitter, leafy texture. The potatoes become tender and absorb broth flavors, completing the hearty texture of the soup. Cooking covered helps keep the flavors concentrated and ingredients tender.
The soup’s seasoning includes black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes, giving subtle warmth without overpowering the main ingredients. The mix of vegetables with the sausage makes this soup well-rounded and filling without being heavy. It can be served as a main meal or alongside bread for a complete lunch or dinner.
This recipe produces about 10 cups of soup, making it suitable for meal prep or feeding a larger group. Adjust salt to taste during cooking. The method allows flexibility with sausage type and broth choices.
Ingredients
- 14 oz Italian chicken sausage or turkey sausage
- 8 cups kale 1/2 bunch, stems removed, leaves shredded
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 carrot sliced, medium
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 8 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
- 2 cups water
- 3 red potatoes peeled diced into 1/4 inch pieces, medium size
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, cook sausage over medium-low heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from pot, let cool and cut into thin slices.
- Add oil, onions and carrots; cook on medium until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add broth, water, black pepper, sausage, potatoes, red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
- Cook, covered for about 10 to 15 minutes. Add kale and cook partially covered until the potatoes are tender, about 5-6 minutes. Adjust salt if needed.
Notes
- This soup makes approximately 10 cups, suitable for several servings or leftovers.
- Check all ingredient labels if following Whole30 to ensure compliance.
- Adjust salt to taste near the end of cooking to avoid over-seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12/3 cups | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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