Dinner · Pork

Creamy Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Italian sausage, sliced potatoes and kale in a lightly creamy broth.

⏱ 45 min (15 min prep, 30 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 6 · about 1 1/2 cups kid friendlyleftovers
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Ingredients

Make 6 servings

  • Soup

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 Yellow onion, diced
  • 3 clove Garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 cup Chicken broth
  • 3 Russet potatoes, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 bunch Kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp Table salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper

Make it yourself

Make the chicken stock yourself →

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large heavy pot or Dutch oven, slotted spoon, instant-read thermometer.

  1. Cook the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned and no pink remains (160°F), about 8 minutes. Spoon off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat.
  2. Add the onion and cook 4 minutes, then add the garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the broth and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the kale and cook 4 minutes, until wilted. Stir in the cream and heat through without boiling.
  5. Taste and add salt and pepper; sausage and broth are already salty, so taste first.

🌡 Safe temperaturesGround pork or pork sausage 160°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadKeeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently to 165°F.
↺ LeftoversPack hot soup for lunch in a preheated insulated food jar.
🧒 With kidsUse mild sausage and leave out the pepper flakes. Kids can tear the kale.
Dairy-free swapUse full-fat coconut milk in place of the cream.
Gluten-free swapCheck the sausage and broth labels.
Meatless swapSkip the sausage, use vegetable broth and add a can of white beans plus 1 teaspoon fennel seed.

Goes well with

🥖 Garlic Bread🥬 Simple Green Salad

Good to know

Stock vs. broth Heavy cream vs. half-and-half Table salt vs. kosher salt vs. sea salt Food Safety Basics

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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