Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup
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5
Smoked Sausage and Potato Soup
Description
This soup begins by sautéing diced onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, then seasoning with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano. Smoked turkey sausage slices are browned to bring out flavor before adding quartered baby Yukon gold potatoes and chicken stock. The mixture simmers until the potatoes are tender.
A cream and flour blend is whisked in to thicken the broth, creating a smooth, rich base. Finally, shredded kale is stirred in and cooked briefly to wilt gently, adding color and a slight earthiness. The result is a hearty and creamy soup with smoky depth balanced by fresh greens.
Served hot, this soup is a comforting meal that can be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by crusty bread for a fuller dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, sweet
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 12 ounces smoked turkey sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 pounds baby yukon gold potatoes quartered
- 5 cups chicken stock
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups kale tuscan or curly is fine, shredded
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-low heat.
- Add the onions and the garlic with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika and oregano.
- Add in the sausage. Cook, stirring often, until the sausage browns a bit on both sides, another 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add in the potatoes and the stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Whisk or shake together the cream and flour until combined. Pour the mixture into the soup and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- Taste the soup and season more with salt and pepper if desired. Stir in the kale. Cook for 5 more minutes until the kale wilts a bit. Serve!
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Overall Rating
5
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