Description
Hearty Sausage Kale Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Italian sausage’s rich flavors with earthy kale and creamy potatoes. Warm spices and rustic ingredients create a satisfying meal that will transport diners to a cozy kitchen in Tuscany.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables & Beans:
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Liquid & Seasonings:
- 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, browning italian sausage thoroughly while crumbling with a wooden spoon, approximately 5-7 minutes until meat develops rich caramelization.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, adding fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped kale, cannellini beans, dried thyme, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper. Stir ingredients to blend evenly.
- Elevate heat momentarily, allowing mixture to reach a robust boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low-medium simmer.
- Cover pot and let soup gently simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing kale to tenderize and flavors to harmonize.
- Once kale becomes soft and ingredients are thoroughly heated, remove from stove and ladle into warm serving bowls.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or grated parmesan cheese before presenting to create additional depth and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap hot Italian sausage for mild version if you prefer less spice or want a kid-friendly meal.
- Remove casing from sausage for smoother texture and easier cooking, allowing meat to blend seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Use gluten-free broth and check bean labels to make recipe completely gluten-free for sensitive diets.
- Chop kale into smaller pieces to ensure faster cooking and more even distribution throughout soup, creating balanced bites with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg