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Sausage Kale Soup

A warm and comforting Sausage Kale Soup, perfect for chilly evenings, featuring Italian sausage, fresh kale, and hearty potatoes in a robust broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian Sausage
  • 4 cups Fresh Kale, chopped
  • 23 medium Potatoes, diced
  • 6 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • Red Pepper Flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Brown the sausage: Push onions and garlic to the side, add sausage, breaking it up. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the potatoes: Chop potatoes and toss into the pot, stirring everything together. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the broth: Add broth and stir. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the kale: Once potatoes are tender, add kale and simmer for anadditional 5 minutes.
  6. Season and serve: Adjust seasoning, let sit off heat for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be frozen in individual portions for busy nights. Soup tastes better the next day!

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Keywords: soup, kale, sausage, comfort food, hearty meal, Italian cuisine, healthy