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Sausage Kale Soup

A hearty and comforting bowl of Sausage Kale Soup, perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Gather and chop the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the sausage: Crumble Italian sausage into the pot and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Mix in garlic and seasonings: Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for another minute.
  5. Toss in the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and mix well.
  6. Pour in the broth: Add 6 cups of broth, bring to a gentle boil, and reduce to a simmer.
  7. Add the kale: Stir in the kale and let it wilt, about 5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust: Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
  9. Serve it up: Ladle into bowls, garnish with red pepper flakes and olive oil, and enjoy!

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later. For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with beans.

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Keywords: soup, kale soup, sausage soup, comfort food, Italian recipe