Sausage & Kale Soup
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Sausage & Kale Soup
Description
Sausage & Kale Soup starts by sautéing diced Yukon gold potatoes, chopped onions, and sliced smoked sausage in olive oil until the onions soften and flavors blend. Chicken broth, chopped kale, chickpeas (or cannellini beans), diced tomatoes with juices, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and a bay leaf are added next. The soup is brought to a boil, then simmered until potatoes become tender, allowing the flavors to meld.
The broth carries smoky and herbed notes from the sausage and seasoning, enriched by the hearty texture of potatoes, protein-rich beans, and slightly bitter kale. Garlic enhances the savory depth, while diced tomatoes add a bright acidity. Discarding the bay leaf before serving ensures no tough herb bits remain.
This soup can be served garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and paired with bread for a full meal. It holds well in the refrigerator for several days, making it convenient for meal preparation. Reheating can be done on the stovetop to maintain the soup's texture and flavor.
The recipe supports adding more olive oil for sautéing as needed and recommends a packed amount of chopped kale for balanced texture against other ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or more if needed
- 3 medium potato ½-inch diced, Yukon gold variety
- 1 large onion chopped
- ½ pound smoked sausage sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale chopped, packed
- 15.5 ounces chickpeas or cannellini beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed, canned
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, canned
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Parmesan Cheese for garnish, optional, grated
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a pan. Combine potatoes, onion, and sausage, cook 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until onion is tender.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Discard bay leaf.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top & serve with bread if desired.
Notes
- Soup keeps for up to four days refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop to retain texture and flavor.
- Adding an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese when serving enhances the dish's savory character.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469 | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1846mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1316mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3504IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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