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Easy Creamy Sausage Potato Kale Soup Recipe

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A comforting and creamy soup made with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a rich broth. Perfect for cold weather and ready in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3–4 medium), diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large bunch kale (about 4 cups chopped), stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken broth to the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and cooked sausage. Let return to a gentle simmer. Add chopped kale in handfuls, stirring until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk. To make it thicker, mash some potatoes against the pot before adding cream. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, add cream and kale after thawing and reheating.

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