Turkey Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup
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Turkey Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup
Description
The Turkey Sausage, Kale and Sweet Potato Soup features diced sweet potatoes and chopped kale cooked with slices of fully cooked turkey sausage. The soup’s base is a chicken broth infused with aromatic spices such as paprika, cumin, ground coriander, and chipotle chili powder that add depth and a gentle smoky heat.
The cooking method involves sautéing onion, sweet potatoes, sausage, and garlic before adding the broth and spices, then simmering until vegetables soften. Kidney beans are added near the end for additional texture and protein, and kale adds leafy freshness and color. This combination results in a comforting soup with layers of savory, earthy, and mildly spicy flavors.
Serve the soup warm as a satisfying main dish, especially suited for cooler weather. Its balance of meat, vegetables, and beans provides a nutritious and filling option. The recipe is adapted from Allrecipes and includes simple pre-cooking of sausage for ease of preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 1 sweet potato about 1 lb) peeled and diced into small cubes (3 cups, large
- 13 oz. turkey sausage cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, fully cooked
- 4 cloves garlic minced (4 tsp
- 6 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (more or less to taste)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4 cups kale chopped, fresh
- 1 (14.5 oz) can red kidney beans drained and rinsed, dark
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute 5 minutes then add sweet potato and sausage and cook, tossing occasionally, 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, tossing occasionally, 2 - 3 minutes longer. Pour in broth, then add in paprika, cumin, coriander, chipotle chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer, until sweet potatoes are nearly tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 - 10 minutes.
- Add kale and kidney beans and cook 5 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fully cooked turkey sausage to streamline the soup preparation.
- Adjust chipotle chili powder amount to control spiciness according to taste preference.
- The soup can be served warm as a main or starter, offering a balanced combination of protein and vegetables.
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Overall Rating
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