Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe
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4.9
Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe
Description
Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe combines browned ground sausage and aromatics sautéed in olive oil as the base. Adding thin rounds of small new potatoes and chopped kale to the pot introduces both starch and greens that cook simmered in chicken stock and dry white wine, imparting depth. Crushed red pepper adds mild heat, balanced at the end by folding in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese which enrich the broth with creaminess and umami.
The result is a soup with tender sausage pieces, soft but intact potato slices, and wilted but textured kale. Its flavor is savory and moderately spiced, with the cheese and cream smoothing out the broth. You can serve this as a filling lunch or light dinner with bread or over a bed of rice if desired.
The recipe uses basic stove-top techniques with a total simmer of about 15 minutes after sautéing. Seasoning adjustments are made at the end to balance salt and pepper to taste. The heavy cream and cheese are stirred in right before serving to keep their richness fresh.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 1 pound potato sliced into thin circles, small new
- 1 bunch kale trimmed and chopped (remove stems
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup white wine dry
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large sauce pot over medium heat and add the oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the sausage to the pot. Brown the sausage and break it apart with a wooden spoon into small pieces.
- Once the sausage is brown, add the potato slices, chopped kale, chicken stock, wine, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat if needed, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- When ready to serve, stir in the cream and parmesan cheese. Then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1160mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1030mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2550IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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